The Theory Of Being Humble.

I loosen myself from the daily brick of the day

The pain urges anger,

A wailing hurt that causes the heart to become inert

Like when fame fails miserably

Blackened out, a night persisted by doubt

Calls into question the integrity of the mornings

Sun rises like a daily warning

but I'm still warming

Up.

 

My dreams only feel close when their caught in my throat

So it's hunger to live.

Hanging on this mic so I don't fall off the cliff.

 

And all this popular speculation about how I  convey life's sensations

is devastating God's pavement for me

His revelations are gracious

My talent is latent

but I still ask that he demonstrate greatness for me.

Reviews

[icelandicblue]

There are many ways we can be great. Your talents may lie in surprising places that will only unfold with time. I don't think of greatness as being a celebrity I equate it with being a human being that cares about and for his fellow man yet takes no credit for it. That is what it is to be humble.

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the thoughts in the poem. Hard to know what we do is right or wrong? Your poem brought to life questions to ponder. What is greatness? Today I have small goals. Live long enough to give my children a chance to succeed. I see greatness in the smile of a child and the birth of a new day. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Ravyne Hawke]

This is a wonderful poem, Stefon.. I love your imagery and the flow of this piece is amazing.. I can hear it spoken and recorded. Well done.

[Leslie Philibert]

I like the way Stefon paces his work, the mix of long and short phrases, and the depth of thought..

[SteveB]

Nicely done. I love the internal rhyme and the cadence. This one must be fun to perform live.