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A Poem by Alex Epps

First poem I ever wrote, many years ago. Introspection about finding your worth, being real and never superficial.

I want to know what you know about soul
Not what you know about rhythm and blues
But what you have on the inside of your shoe
What’s on the outside doesn’t really count

Until you have something of worth deep in your heart
So let me into your mind, let me see
Let me see what’s happening, interior
Never leave the place that makes you tick

Off the clock, ticking inside, never inferior
Always superior, listen, learn, live love
Making a haven inside your head, above your shoulders
Never doubting keep on shouting

Shifting around the building blocks
Moving those boulders
Living, listening, learning and loving
Never shrugging like nothing matters

Because everything and everyone chatters
Moving through time on their own accord
Shifting the sands, holding hands
Making time for each other and yourself
Always open, always closed but never superimposed