A Message for Madmen

A poet?

A poet?

A crazy man, that’s who’s a poet

He writes down his dreams

Until all of the seams

Jump! Right out of his skull

 

I know it

You know it

We all know that he’s but a misfit

Who opens his heart

So his feelings impart

Upon those that he hopes feel the same

 

For what purpose?

What purpose?

Why does he put on this circus?

And act like a clown

With a taciturn frown

Drowning in an ocean of sentiment

 

Attention?

For attention?

Why, no, it’s to craft an invention

One that ascends

One that transcends

The limits of time and space!

 

Eternity!

Eternity!

Yes, I can say it with certainty

With the words from his pen

He’ll outlive all the men

Who jeer him and call him insane

 

You say I’m crazy?!

Yes, I’m crazy!

But my mind, it’s not the least hazy

It’s clearer than clear

As sharp as a spear

And set on the path that I lead

 

A message!

A message!

For you I have fashioned a message

May it reach you intact

Your spirit may it attract

And towards your senses I hope its aim’s true

Passion!

Your passion!

Never be deprived of your passion!

Though some may deride

Simply on your wings glide

And your river of thoughts? Let it flow!

 

Are you a poet?

A poet?

If so, then you might as well show it

Your paper stage I will get

Your ink-filled weapon I’ll put on set

May you write? Why, of course, please do!

 

I’m a poet!

You’re a poet!

Now, make all the world know it!

Your heart please transcribe

Your madness I hope you imbibe

Don’t let this message end with me and you

Author's Note

Your analyses and opinions are not only welcomed but encouraged.

Reviews

[Monatora]

Wow!
This is amazing!
After writing this I think Im gonna go write some poetry. Because Im a madman!
This was fun to read as well as having a message that comes from the heart. It really connects with those who have experienced shunning because of their writing. Also, the rhyming is superb! Much better than anything I've seen (Because the words carry meaning as well as rhyme). The only thing I think you should work on is the title. Its good because it drew me to click on it but I think you could make it a bit more appealing. Like maybe a play on words or a reference to one of the lines in the poem.
Overall though I really enjoyed this and commend you for putting this where I and others could read it!