Chances are I’ll never know
the privilege of few
or make my mark uncommon
as famous people do
And yet, I am uniquely set
to challenge those old fools
To live my life unfettered
by earthly, man made rules
In retrospect, I’ve cause to pause
I’ve run that course before
Breaking laws is not much fun
when trapped behind steel doors
I made a vow in earnest
my soul the world to see
To love, to laugh, to cast the lots
for all I am is me
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And you are a delight my dear brother/friend. No need to ever be anyone other than who you are. My knowing you has always been a pleasant kinship and I for one pray that remains forever. I love the lyrical flow of these words and the self-confidence shared with each and everyone. You are a gem! I pray you always shine. You do and will in my heart of hearts...always!
All My Love ♥
Renee
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Yes indeedy! ...
and your poetic words found their way into my understanding of just what you meant and I can't agree more! Your low key profile works well and the 'rules' that you speak of are no more than 'peer pressure' at it's unrefined finest! For we both know, in our heart of hearts, that are lives are predestined and 'to everything there is A purpose under heaven. "To love, to laugh, to cast the lots"
is all that needs to be! I never want to be famous (while alive) as we both have seen what happens to those that become so ... their simple, loving lives take on an alter-ego that unpunctuates what we found attractive to begin with. All of this is said 'in my humble opinion' of course and so you just keep on keepin' on for your conscience is your best guide. j
y
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Not bad Leo, not bad at all.
And when we become ourselves, we live happily ever after. Took me many years to be me, but I am now and I'm so happy.
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Your words are perfect.... not only in rythm and ryhme... but in the spirit with which you speak... seems we are on the same wavelengths... we can't be all things to all people, but we can be all things to ourselves. I for one love the man behind the words and the man you are. I do so enjoy reading you... you are a rare man Mr. Leo Long... a very rare man indeed.
Much love and warm hugs
~Michelle~
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pristine
Ok...so I'm pedantic. I LIKE rhythm and rhyme and you do both so well, Leo. Perfect meter that flowed like glass. Seems to me that the folks who complain about us "simpletons" who use rhythm and rhym really just suck at it!
Thanks for the excellent read, leo. :-)
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Of course I learned rhythmn and rhyme at the feet of the master, Invisibleman. Thanks for the read and comment.
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Invisible.... I second that!!!!
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