Perceptions and Perspective

Perceptions and Perspective

Look at me plain jane with no makeup on
messy hair
You wonder does she even own a comb
sweat pants plain as a pauper
and overweight to boot
always a little lost looking
don't be deceived there are
always thoughts coursing through this head
hesitant speech ordinary ordinary woman
You perceive me to be so much less than I am

dirty greasy hair stinky sweating beer drenched clothes
over trenchcoat in the middle of the summer
bag of cans over my shoulder
collecting for a meal
and a bit of escape from my life
where there is no shelter
and not much rest
you look through me
are you afraid this will happen to you?
I have been this way since I was a teen.
My name is Jason and I am so
much more than you think of me

My bones once strong are frail now
I have real fear of falling
as it might be the last of me
Sometimes the arthiritis
pains me so much
I don't leave my house
Stooped over twisted
white thinning hair
I will not look you in the eye
Will not see how you don't see me
now that the bloom has left the rose
You will be here too one day
Don't write me off yet I still have
some spark
I am courage having survived life for so long
I am so much more than you think I am
wisdom for you listen and open your heart

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Posted: Thu Jun 3, 2010 5:49 PM MST