Poem: 'Mirror Questions. Who defines who?'

Written by Victoria Chin

For those who feel questioned, judged or out of place. For the Carers I know who are frustrated and seeking answers for themselves and loved ones.

Photo Credit by Zach Lucero on Unsplash

Am I in the dark, if I'm visible only to a few?
Or are others afraid to see me?

Am I to be pitied, if I feel whole?
Or are others broken?

Am I marginalised, if I'm connected and belong to myself?
Or are others lost?

Am I worth less, if I'm living my values?
Or are others poor

Am I unsuccessful, if I feel fulfilled and satisfied?
Or are others failing 

Am I disruptive, if I'm curiously seeking answers
Or are others avoiding the questions

Am I a rebel, if I'm advocating for the care of others?
Or are others blind to issues and needs?

I am, who I am, who are you?
You define you, not others.

Choose carefully, and with heart,
the you, You choose to see. 

Because 
only a few will see us, 
whole, connected and belonging to our values, fulfilled and satisfied, 
curiously seeking answers, advocating for the care of others.