mantra for underachievers
i watch life pass me by
while i stand bemused
in a shadowy corner, gathering dust…
i stare as seasons rush by
unconcerned, and curiously untouched
burrowed in my safe, mossy niche…
maybe i was born too soon
or else, born too late
because there's nothing in my sight
that tempts me to challenge Fate
i gape in wondrous surprise
as people go through their lives
in colorful and violent swirls
reaching lofty heights
and plunge into heart-rending depths
while mine stays curiously flat
methinks that life is just
too complicated to be rushed
so i'm going to take another nap
and wait for these things to pass…
have a good day
Onyxx, you know that I love this!
Posted by ThePseudoShrink at March 7, 2007, 1:06 pmhi guys! yup i like this one too — it captures me to a “T” ![]()
it’s the only decent one i’ve written that doesn’t make me want to cringe or hide… for now, at least
Darn, you are a poet! I need you to sign something that says “I’m one of the first few that have been given the privilege of this magnanimous poem”….
Don’t worry I only shed one tear! hehehe
Galing!!
very moving.
Posted by Cheska at March 9, 2007, 12:40 amthanks for the comments guys. i know i’m a terrible poet wanna-be, but every once in a
while i do find the gall to pretend that i can be a fairly decent one (*eyes roll*)
Is this still open for comments?
Can’t help but say…I give you 10 e-props for this poem! I hope u will keep writing more. Ciao!
Posted by karmee at March 16, 2007, 6:06 amthanks karmee
i love this poem!
Posted by zarine at March 7, 2007, 1:59 am