Am I a worker
who never stayed the course
just to be implicit
in all society’s crimes?
Or am I just a fool
without the patience
to let the game run out
on someone else’s dime?
If you give me a ladder,
I’ll pretend to climb.
If you have the confidence,
I’ll steal your time.
Am I a mover
who sat down way too long
just to hear the rumble
in the voices in the clouds?
Or am I just a shaker
without the will
to give in to the rat race
on the run behind the crowd?
If you tell me a rumor,
I’ll pretend to share it loud.
If you have the confidence,
I’ll keep you disavowed.
Am I a sinner
who hides behind the saints
just to be forgiven
in mercy’s slow restraint?
Or am I just a beggar
without the shame
to take your every handout
on top of my complaints
If you tell a story,
I’ll pretend I can explain.
If you have the confidence,
I’ll leave you to your pain.
Powerfully penned, Brandon. Excellent write my friend. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian
Thank you for this!
There is a twist to this one that intrigues. You think you know where it’s going but it turns and doesn’t land where expected.
I let the pen be kind of mischievous here. I appreciate you reading this Willow. Good morning to you.