Equal but not the same

sorenbarrett

With a flower build a house,  a guard dog in the form of a mouse
Drive a nail made of thread, sew with a needle formed from the mattress of a bed
A father now a mother, a sister turns into a brother
A doubt now devout, nature turned inside out

 


When does a woman become a man? Both cooked in the same pan
The recipe differs just a bit, one with sugar one with grit
Is the cake jealous of the meat? Does the potato envy the sweet?
With our appetite both we eat, without either the meal's not complete

 


All desire what they are not, so with a lie a delusion is bought
Both grass and stones deserve respect, neither gender without defect
So if a flower serves for your abode or a mattress point for clothes sewed
Use thread that's nail hard and let a mouse be your guard 

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  • Salvia.S

    Your poem beautifully explores identity and transformation, using vivid metaphors to show that strength and value can come in unexpected forms. It’s a thoughtful reflection on gender, perception, and the importance of embracing differences. Very well written!!!

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Salvia for your understanding of this piece. It is not meant to criticize those that have a different identity for I believe they are who they are and if content it is not our business to tell them what they should be. I have many gay friends that are marvelous people but simply to say that nature gives us our form and we should not wish to be different than that. I appreciate your kind words.

    • Poetic Licence

      Although many things are different everything has it's own strengths, loved this one, enjoyed the read

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you Tobani for your review and kind words of support and understanding they are most important to me my friend.

        • Poetic Licence

          You are very welcome

        • Friendship

          Whoa, a bit of a brain teaser! Your poem explores the fluidity of gender identity and the complexity of human relationships. It suggests that while individuals may identify as different genders, they share commonalities and deserve respect and acceptance. It challenges traditional notions of gender roles and emphasizes that both masculine and feminine qualities can coexist. The poet serves to challenge preconceived notions of gender and identity, encouraging readers to embrace diversity and accept the complexity of human experiences. It aims to foster understanding and respect for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity or expression.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you Friendship I deeply appreciate your interpretation of this piece. I was afraid that it would be taken wrong but you seem to have understood its core meaning. Being content with who we are regardless of what it is becomes the key to happiness.

          • Priya Tomar

            You have raised a voice for gender identity through this poetry.
            Very well, you are a born poet

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you Priya for your read and understanding acceptance of nature and what we are is the key to happiness in my mind what ever that may be. Your words are deeply valued

            • Damaso

              Wow, I felt like I was wandering somewhere else. I got lost in the text and its dramas with hidden morals. Thank you so much, I really enjoyed it. Best regards.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much Damaso for your review and most kind remarks they mean more than I can say.

              • Teddy.15

                Brave Bravo Bravo. So incredibly poetic and a theme that is so deeply comforting today. We should all accept and be accepted. 🌹

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you so much Teddy for your read and kind support

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  Wow! Soren, this is quite clever and complex...riddled with paradox and metaphor, yet rooted in something real. And in it, you’re asking the reader to reimagine strength, purpose, and identity through unconventional forms. It’s not just wordplay...it’s worldview. Nicely done, my dear friend. 🌹👏

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you Tristan for taking the time to review this poem. It is a pet peeve that I have about how everyone wants to be what they are not. That age old issue of not being content with oneself. I appreciate your kind words of understanding and support.

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      Indeed! I felt it and am with you! You are most weclome.

                    • Tony36

                      BEAUTIFUL

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you so much Tony it's appreciated

                        • Tony36

                          You're welcome

                        • Goldfinch60

                          Fine words soren about todays complex understanding of sexual identity.

                          Andy

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you Andy for your encouragement and support



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