#napowrimo Day 7 - “The Devil You Know”

Poetry
Written By Farah Lawal Harris

Hey, y’all. Day 7’s writing prompts for National Poetry Month is to write a poem that argues against, or somehow questions, a proverb or saying. Here’s my poem:


Day 7 - “THE DEVIL YOU KNOW”

By Farah Lawal Harris


“Better the devil you know 

than the devil you don’t. “ 

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…

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but why i gotta ride with the devil tho? 


i don’t want to be the devils advocate, 

both rooting for myself and working against. 

get with this:

in a blind taste test, it was found 

that predictability and complacency 

taste eerily similar, therefore

making the devil you know familiar.

i wanna taste what I never seen before,

look up and see myself

sky high with dreams on my mind,

not shying away from opportunities 

or the devil who’s a stranger to me

cuz i trust that God’s got me for sure.

so to hell with the devil i know.

*Photo by Maya Jackson

Farah Lawal Harris

Farah Lawal Harris is an artist and breast cancer survivor who inspires people to overcome obstacles and be well. Through vulnerable storytelling, writing, and theatre, Farah makes people feel less alone and more able to tap into their personal power to be their best, creative selves.

https://www.farahlawalharris.com
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