She No Longer Kneels To Any Master

Summary

The text describes a woman who values independence and self-protection, shunning attachment to avoid pain and betrayal, while offering unwavering support to her chosen few.

Abstract

The poem delves into the psyche of a woman who has learned from past experiences to keep her inner circle small, as a means of avoiding deceit and heartache. She maintains a guarded approach to relationships, considering attachment to be a source of severe pain and a liability. Despite this, she is portrayed as a loyal and generous friend to those she trusts, willing to go to great lengths to help them. However, she is also clear about the consequences of betrayal or manipulation, showing no mercy to those who cross her. The narrative suggests that her strength and resilience stem from having overcome adversity, particularly the harsh realities of her past.

Opinions

The woman believes that attachment leads to pain and is akin to enslavement to a master.
She values genuine friendship and is extremely supportive of those she considers friends.
She has a strong aversion to deceit and manipulation, and responds to betrayal with a complete and unapologetic severance of ties.
Her life philosophy and boundaries are shaped by lessons learned from a difficult past, which has taught her the importance of self-reliance.
The text implies that her experiences have led her to a place where she no longer tolerates any form of domination or emotional exploitation.

Especially not the master of attachment

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She insists on her circle staying small And there’s definitely a reason for this, She’s not looking for pain or even fear Walking away from deceit’s fateful kiss.

She keeps those she loves at arms length Never allowing them to get too close to her, She’s well aware that at the turn of the tide You can go from lover to hateful saboteur.

She firmly believes attachment is a liability The cause of severe pain, making you cry, She’s done her time and paid for her crime So she will allow you to kiss her goodbye.

Attachment is just another sordid master And she is done kneeling to such a kind, There’s not a master who is at all deserving Of any form of sick adoration in her mind.

If she calls you a friend, she is always there If you are in need, she will do all she can, Her shirt off her back, her last fifty cents If you’re hurt or beaten, she’ll make a stand.

But let me tell you, do not cross her at all Never manipulate her or use strong force, I promise you will not like the consequences She’ll rip you from her soul with no remorse.

Remember well where it is she calls home That the universe made her is well known, But it’s the devastating underworld below That has taught her to survive on her own.

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