24.9.09

Be True to You

so tough to be original
to have a unique thought
unless you abandon the traditional
modes of thinking, do not
be afraid of your intelligence
seek a new path, get lost
ponder the purpose of your existence
find the lines yet to be crossed

the old ways are stagnant
there's traffic on that road
so be yourself for a moment
let insecurity implode
you'll be wise to drop its weight
or end up paralyzed by fears
that whatever you say or create
will stumble awkwardly past deaf ears

don't create to get noticed
that's a perk, not the goal
learn always to be modest
spark the fire in your soul
get worked up about what you feel
stop languidly passing through
don't hesitate to share your zeal
in hopes that it might outlast you

5 comments:

  1. Wow....I really, really like this. It completely fits how I've been feeling lately.

    My favorite lines are:
    the old ways are stagnant, there's traffic on that road

    and

    don't hesitate to share your zeal, in hopes that it might outlast you

    so deep. awesome!
    you should check out my blog...it's not going to be all poetry, but currently that's all I have posted.
    http://nosticksandstones.blogspot.com
    my other is http://justasinnersthoughts.blogspot.com
    if you're interested in reading.

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  2. I really enjoyed this. It keeps the reader hooked all the way through. AND you managed to put a great rhyme scheme in there while still being able to keep it real.
    Wow, I love it.
    Keep writing, I will be back.
    :)
    -slim
    thewritingonthewallsaysso.blogspot.com

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  3. You made me think which is always nice. & I fed the black fish :)

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  4. "don't create to get noticed
    that's a perk, not the goal"

    That's my favourite part.
    You don't know how glad I am about finding your blog.
    It is my amazing.

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