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I like to do things on my own

I don't do that much talking-

I prefer to think instead;

it's best I keep my problems,

in the back seat of my head.


It's not that i'm tormented-

or sad in any way;

it's just the way I like to live,

I've nothing to convey.


I might appear ungrateful-

but there's a real and innate need;

to stand and win my fights alone,

i've a strong will to succeed.


It could be that old male thing-

or it's just the way i'm made;

I have no wish to hurt you,

so things get left unsaid.


I don't do that much talking-

I prefer to think instead;

it's best I keep my problems,

in the back seat of my head.


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  • patteringraindrops
    April 25, 2007
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    hi im SO sorry everyone who entered my contest my laptop totally died and then i went on holiday and im so sorry and i know its a serious responsibility and i am truly sorry. but i will judge them now i just wanted to comment and tell you all that
    thank you
    patteringraindrops


  • Innocent Evil
    January 28, 2007
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    Thank you for entering my contest!


  • honey bear
    January 25, 2007
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    great work here ,congratulations on a well earned trophy


  • annoyedfairy
    January 24, 2007

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    I like this poem very much. Your ryhming was perfect and flowed easily and it all made sense. Very good job and I'm honored you entered this into my contest. Thankyou

  • Suzanne Dia
    October 10, 2006
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    Story of my life..I'm either doing this, or on the losing end of it, either way it never seems to work for me. At the moment, I'm on the losing end of it, but its nice to read something that makes me maybe understand the reasoning behind his silence a bit better.

  • Bad Bill
    October 10, 2006
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    I like this one a lot, Alex. And even though we're told that bottling up our emotions isn't healthy, I still have some sympathy for the old masculine stiff upper-lip! Who needs cry-babies anyway?
    Cheers,
    Bill


  • sandgoddess
    October 10, 2006
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    this is a tricky contest, isn't it Alex? how to express emotions without expressing them? either i don't get it or I'm dead tired....

    good luck, my friend,
    rachel


  • wings of an angel
    October 9, 2006
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    Alex this is a very good write that you had penned here my friend, your thoughts speak the truth some of us can relate good luck in the contest


  • Inside and out
    October 9, 2006
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    I definitely can relate to this. I am very much a thinker. However, I can talk when I need to. Well done my dear friend. You have written a poem that is easy to relate to. Your thoughts and feelings are expressed clearly and beautifully. Good luck in the contest.


  • prisms
    October 9, 2006
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    "I don't do that much talking-
    i prefer to think instead;
    it's best i keep my problems,
    in the back seat of my head."
    ^I love that part! I like the lowercase "i"-- it gives a sense of the kind of feelings the poem is working to convey. Also, the rhyme-scheme adds a great touch and the realateability makes it fantastic. It hits an emotionally sensitive spot.
    However, I miss that in the middle part of the piece. The style begins strong, then fades, then comes back. Still, a wonderful write-- good luck in my contest!


  • eyesofanangel524
    October 9, 2006
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    So true of many. Male or female. However to keep things to ones self all the time isnt healthy. You need to have a place to turn so that your head doesnt become over burdened and feel as if it is going to explode. Thank you for sharing this part of yourself with us. Well written. Dawn


  • Smirnoff Ice
    October 9, 2006
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    This is a great piece that i am sur e many can relate to well done

  • She Stole My Voice
    October 9, 2006
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    Ah, I love this part the most "I don't do that much talking-
    i prefer to think instead;
    it's best i keep my problems,
    in the back seat of my head."

    The whole piece is beautiful. I love it. Keep up the killer work, take care, and keep on writing.


    ~ImmortalUndead~

    PS Thank you so much for sharing.

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