15-Minute Workout (4/15/2010) - NEW POEM

Welcome back,

Thanks for stopping by again. Hope that you are doing well. Just wanted to post another one of my "15-Minute Workouts". I haven't heard a whole lot of feedback, so I guess that I'll keep it going anyway. Before you read this new one, I will forewarn you, the subject on this went to two or three places, in my opinion. I know it is meant to be freestyle, but I didn't think that it would roll like this. I still think it's cool, though. I think that some or many of you may relate in one way or another. Anyway, I'll let YOU be the judge. Email me (wagordon11@gmail.com) or drop me a comment and let me know.

Book and marketing is still in production. I appreciate and love you all for the support. Keep reading! Peace!

15-Minute Workout - Part Four

So flawed in my way of thinking
My thoughts are unique
But many others may agree
They’re just afraid to speak
And present their own perspective
I, too, with timing, am selective
Careful with the ticking times
Cautious how I invest it
Still remembering the times that I invested
Wasted and otherwise
Constantly watched by other eyes
Attention centered on me and mine
Making me the star, I guess
But they still can’t see me like canine seeing-eye
And now I’m seeing eyes
All peering in
I see my ship of destiny on the horizon
It’s nearing in
Finally at peace with my imperfections
Still working my hand to improve
I will not be moved
Much less displaced
Look deeper into this face
Have you ever seen what I’ve seen?
Been where I’ve been?
I have no need to pretend
My own story speaks volumes
As a matter of fact, I probably don’t need any words
The silence exceeds high volumes
Decibels breaking ear drums, shattered
Not looking for “oohs” and “ahhs”
Nor do I need compliments or to be flattered
Since it never really mattered
It wasn’t until now that I accepted the eccentric
Traveling off of the beaten path
Opting for the imperial system rather than metric
Speaking in a different tone
Vocab grown and exploded
Grab your dictionaries
Take hold of the new words I’ve loaded
Write down the new lines and quote it
Take it all in
Take a look at me now, y’all
Let the new chapter begin
A new era with my winning ways
Been fighting odds since beginning days
Too square to be in social circles
People wouldn’t even pretend to say
“Hey…Wanna join us?”
I knew it was all ridicule
Or maybe sarcasm
Either way, I knew I wasn’t cool
Or even hot
How ironic
At best I stood lukewarm
So glad that I’ve released the old thoughts
Let go of old scorn
No need to warn
I bring new words with fresh looks
With an interesting history
Enough plotlines to make the best books
Write songs with the best hooks
And hot verses
I wish everyone the best
I don’t do curses
With a smile on my face
And now I understand why this life doesn’t allow us to rehearse it…

-W.A. Gordon