Cleric

 

You take me for granted but I’m calm in silence

You use me like a shoe but I’m worn in comfort

You call me an idiot but I just sit and listen

 

You’re lucky

I’m not the old me

Not like I used to be

 

I could just lift up an arm and slap

I could just pick up a knife and stab

I could just draw up a gun and shoot

 

But since I’ve been doing my meditation

Now I’m in complete control

Mind

Body

And soul

 

I see trouble and walk away

I feel pain and embrace my destiny

I hear my cravings and calm them down

 

My mind is clear

My body at peace

My soul is whole

 

Just like the cleric

He knows no fears

He feels no pains

He has no needs

 

You in trouble?

You in pain?

 

Talk to the Cleric

 

You in need?

You in sorrow?

 

Walk with the cleric

 

You tired?

You lonely?

 

Sulk to the cleric

 

Look around and see

Where did that feeling go?

Where did that anger run?

Where did that hunger fall?

 

I’m calm

I’m at one

I’m at peace

 

I’m not like the old me

Then I was like you

Lusting after little things

Running after petty errands

Money

Women

Alcohol

 

But now

I look at a greater power

I’m dedicated to my servitude

Just like the cleric

 

I’m calm

I’m at one

I’m at peace

Reviews

[Reika]

I loved how you expressed yourself in this piece.
Your calm and controlled feeling really resonates throughout this poem
and I especially love the first stanza.
It would be nice if everyone was like this. :D

[Ms Jessica Renee]

Powerful. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece with me. I love the structure and the direction you went with. It is indeed a well written piece.

With Best Wishes and Air Kisses,
Jessica Renee

[Angel's Lady]

But since I've been doing my meditation
Now I'm in complete control

May I just say, WHEWWWWWWWWW....You had me scared for a minute there!
Great write, great rant, too! Nice rhythm and flow. Good job!

[DeAn]

hmmm are you trying to tell me something partner? lol trust me I realize I am a bit overboard at the moment. but I always regain balance. for what I do dramtics must be in play. ;)

thanks for the concern.

great poem as well, good flow.

-DeAn