View AskewA Poem by TonyWhen I finally quit trying to rationalize my existence, I suddenly realized it wasn't necessary.I have had the opportunity, To spend many many nights, In really awful places.
I have been fortunate enough, To know a lot of people, With confused and tired faces.
I aint always been good, god knows thats true. Rarely do, things I am supposed to do. But I am always true........ To myself.
I am never hateful, I have never played the gun. I have never, intentionally, hurt anyone........
If you hear me raise my voice, In anger or frustration. Know I will use the voice of reason. Which is difficult to argue with.
I've never had too much money. And I have never been poor. I have never suffered a college education.
I am a lucky one.
I'll never waste another minute Of my beautiful precious life, Working for someone......
I am convinced my tired old soul can take another time around. So I can chase my dreams.......... They are so elusive.
I always knew the folly Of the American dream I think.
I tried to live it right but I could never get past... The stink.
Call me a loser, or a failure if you like. I will not be sad or angry. For this I know.......
Some day I will be there, A day or two from my death. I am sure I will reflect on the times of my life good and bad.
I may have to go through more hell, To get to where I am going. But I reckon when that day comes......... I won't be sad.
I will be laughing..........
So I wonder if I am right? My road is not for everyone I know. But don't count me out as wasted life. For that could not be true.
I am a drifter and a poet. I need to have a view askew, Without my self-induced miseries. I would have nothing to share......
With you..............
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Added on June 11, 2008AuthorTonyMexico...... Tan LejosAboutI am a guy, 49. I am spirit residing in a carbon based life form. The god I know can be found in motion and rest. I live in Mexico because it's very free, and community still means something. .. more..Writing
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