Changing My Ways For Good

A boy changes his ways.

You say you want to live your life, and never turn back.
And no one can change your mind because it's already made up.
You say you heard your calling, and it's time to answer it.
That it's time to be happy in this world of war because times running out, and there might not be another chance again.
You say that it feels good to know you're doing all right, and it's been a long time since you felt that.
Like everything you worked for before was a waste of time, and all you want to do is move on.
You say you would want to thank her for your given strength.
Because of her you're a better man.
Because of her you understand.
You say that you should have told her that before she left, but something inside her blue beautiful eyes told you she knew.
So go get your bags boy, and tell your mother that everythings going to be fine.
You're doing something good for once, and no one can tell you any different.
Off to war to serve your country.
Off to war to serve yourself.
You might make a difference when you step foot on that bus.
You might make a difference to us.

Author's Note

This is a happy poem ... right?

Reviews

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I liked this! It was happy and a little sad. Happy in a way that this person has decided to do something good with their life, sad because of going off to war. I liked the way you expressed yourself. I liked the structure. I feel that the longer lines at the start make it look like this person is having a lot of doubt but at the end his mind is made up thats why they are shorter. Great poem!

[a Messenger]

It's Happier! A great write, much happier than what's come before it. You display a good understanding of the male psyche.
You might make a difference when you step foot on that bus.
You might make a difference to us.
I really like these lines.

[J.P.O.et]

Somewhat happy, with sad undertones
He didn't get to tell her before she left(sister?)
It is a recurring theme in writing, not saying what you feel, then it is too late
but happy cause it allowed him to find his calling, his meaning, and that line
something in those 'beautifull blue eyes told you she knew'
That is beautifull
J.P.O.et