Not for the tricks,
Not for the clicks,
Not for the pricks
That cross my path
I found my voice.
I have a choice
When eyes are moist
In aftermath.
Stop telling me
That you can't see.
Don't color me
With vacant stare.
Just hum along
And sing a song
Of done gone wrong
Or love to share.
No one's fighting when their singing
Cause music melts a heart of stone.
In this life, rock paper scissors
Guitars mend the monotone.
No gouging sticks
Between conflicts.
No splitting bricks
Upon the stand.
Give me some words
That can be heard
Above perverted
Slight of hand.
For the colors, for the others
Touch another life and live
After all, we're only human
With bones and tones and hearts to give.
No one's fighting when their singing
Cause music melts a heart of stone
In this life, rock paper scissors
Guitars mend the monotone.
If touching you
In smile or truth
Above the hue
Diversity
So you can rest
In think or jest
And give your best
Come hum with me.
I write these words
With thoughts unheard
With I am third
Priorities.
God, my fellows
Not empty bellows
Kept by my
Authorities.
No one's fighting when their singing
Cause music melts a heart of stone
In this life, rock paper scissors
Guitars mend the monotone.
Author notes
AP Idol round 1 entry. I didnt mark verse, chorus, bridge since it interferes with the reading of poetry for some folks. Instead, I layed it out in the order I intend for it to be sung once it is captured by a tune 
Written November 26th, 2005
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I am excited to read all of these new writes, too.
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I don't know what is more fun. Writing for the competition or getting to read all the awesome stuff. I am really looking forward to seeing your next piece
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I definitely see this as a worthy piece, and you as a worthy competitior. I look forward to the rest of this competition, and I wish you the very best in this fresh new round.
Congratulations on advancing.
Justin -
Dance,Dance,Dance!
I play acoustic guitar and this poem Rocks, paper,scissors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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I really like the cutting, sassy attitude you seem to apply to this song. It's really nice and edgy. I can definitely imagine this set to music. I'm very happy you decided to join us for AP Idol. I am a huge fan of your work, and I sincerely enjoy reading new pieces from you. Thanks, and great work!!!!
~Robert
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hmm I love it. and there is something about it that makes me think, its really deep, I love the format great job on everything and good luck ! Your work really amazes me!
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i've so far only skimmed over most of the entries to the 1st round... i really enjoyed your song! i like the way you didn't mark chorus/verse, etc... i usually don't, i think maybe two of my posted work is marked as such. i've got no idea why i did it in my entry. but anyway, i love how you've captured the mood with this. lovely!
~tara -
Now this is a song! I have been waiting to see what you would come up with for our first assignment, Thistle. You never disappoint! Your words always leave me with a sense of the composition that could accompany them. They sing on the screen without any instruments! Great job with this! I knew you would do well in this competition. I wish I had your style. I can see the performance, the music video and all when I read your lyrics.
Thanks,
Sheryl -
this was great, i loved the style of rhyming you used in the verses, it was unique(ive never seen it before, lol), and it gave the song a great flow. The rhymes were very well done, and the words you chose gave the song so much power Great job
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when eyes are moist
in aftermath
what a sentance, those words alone gave me the feeling of power in this poem, in the i will no longer take this crap, for this world goes along with all it's bad ways and yet the sounds and words in music and songs, poems can take you away to another place entirely, i really loved this, the flow was very smooth with a hint of i'm taking charge here, so good lol abigailxx
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