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Manchild

 


he was an invisible kid
a pregnant mistake
reared without love
punctured by fate

approaching manhood
stormy past littered
with deliberate actions

and ruthless intention

 

aimlessly drifting
questioning 'why?'
dives into his tomorrows

with passion and pride

dreams become reality
this man forges ahead
makes himself visible
and finally understood

 

 

Author notes

"he was the only kid I knew that could stay out all night and not be missed..."

~by Claude Brown from the Novel, "Manchild in the Promiseland"~

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  • individuality gold member
    June 2

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    a good piece - ah we all find our voice - for some of us it takes a lifetime, for others the same but a shorter span. some crash and burn, others linger for eternity it seems.


  • Ryno
    November 22, 2008
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    not feeling it
    ~prewrites, come and get them


  • poetryality silver member
    October 13, 2008

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    I love the lyrical tone of this poem, and the chime rhymes that ring harmoniously in my ears. This is sad and a dark sentiment on society and how some must live. An excellent entry in this contest and good take on the prompt. I wish you well in the challenge.

    Excellent!


    Much Love & Respect ♥

    Renee