Staying True To Myself: A Poem.
Posted: Monday, June 21, 2010
by Kenny St.pierre
I yawned through
Undressing those thoughts that appeared warm, and didn't fret when others seemed unkind.
I scattered the pages of ideas I'd saved, and studied them very well.
And after I knitted them all together - I looked to see what I could sell.
I knew, if the bell of my soul rang even once, I'd consider maybe it was a wise man calling.
Or I'd reckon maybe it was a fool; hoping to fritter away the good thoughts I'd been hauling.
When I listen closely to wise voices - they water my thirst to understand more.
But I'm aware of the drummers who look to change the rhythm in hearts, and lock a rational mind's door.
They are everywhere. They are, in a sense, what I never wish to be.
Too many folk are thrilled to murder others blind, but happily there are those few who provide vision because they care to see...
...and to them I am most thankful.
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Great Kenny.
A generous invitation to a peek into a mind slightly tinged with pragmatism-Honest- it is what it is- Thank you for this rare glimpse- Always- Ella
I'm thankful to them too. I enjoyed your poem, thanks.
Kenny, you have a poet inside you longing to come out - I am glad he did! Wow! Thanks!~
You have a way with words. Very good. Thanks.Thanks to all of you who had such kind words for me.
Years ago I tried my hand at poetry, but could never quite "get it." When reading the works of others it always looked easy to me, but when I tried to apply my thoughts on paper I realized the difficulty of such endeavors. Whenever I read my poetry back to myself it seemed juvenile. Maybe I've finally come to understand the nature of poetry a little better. Maybe I'll try it again! :)
I play guitar and write songs, but it is a bit different. All you need is a good "hook" or catch phrase in song-writing and you'll get peoples attention. Poetry, I find, needs constant rhythm and flow to keep others awake to the message. Poetry, for sure, is a challenge.Kenny
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