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My Song is Very Real

Folly often takes sweet youth

down pathways somewhat, strange,

confusing everything 'till way off track;

I understand each lesson

has a universal rule,

but, there are many found in each & every stack!

It's resulted in one large lump

words do my throat, betray;

is there nothing that will thwart the powers that be?

I reckon we'll find quite enough

of the evidence it will take,

to convince fate it weren't you, & it weren't me.

Just be quiet & imagine

no such thing as, "all alone";

with concrete proof you're in the clear; as well.

Take it only as far

as you'd ever wish to roam;

or you could end up as the cause of your own, hell.

I've drank when I weren't thirsty

slept hard when I weren't tired;

can't count the days I weren't exactly, "pure";

But, I can recall very clearly

as can we "all", as well;

love, alone makes it possible to endure.

it doesn't take a genius

to realize he's wrong,

more than likely he'll be the first to know;

but, worry not my friend, don't fret

for the very likes of him;

he's too much weight for anyone to ever tow.

I hope with all I care for

I caused your mind to think;

or maybe caused your lonely heart to feel;

but, if I caused, but one pair of ears

to hear what I can't say'

they'd know without a doubt, my song is very, real.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Structured: Western

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How does this theme appeal to you?
Is the internal logic consistent?

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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docmaverick

docmaverick

12 years 2 months ago

I guess I am....

...sometimes, (like maybe 5 times); I've used PART of a poem. Otherwise, it's like there aren't many who can relate.
Sincerely, thanx;
doc.