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Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2008-01-19 12:34 PM

I guess a lot of people saw a lot of things in me.
They had high expectations of a man I’d never be.
Some saw me as a hero, some saw me as a heel-
But none of them could see beneath, to how I really feel.

They saw my fiery temper or I acted cold as ice.
I’ve been called a lot of things, but none of them were nice.
I acted like an island, I could make it on my own-
But none of them could see how bad it hurt to be alone.

The price of my survival was erecting a facade
The only one who ever saw the man inside, was God-
I’ve played the role they set for me, and, Friend, I played it well-
Until that role, from who I am, I sometimes cannot tell.

I see the clock is winding down, my race is nearly run-
I think of places I have seen, and things which I have done...
I’m not the man I used to be, for time has took a toll...
It’s sapped my vigor, stole my youth; and left me tired and old.

Now, looking down my back trail, it might seem rather strange-
But I can’t think of anything, I’d really like to change.
For every foolish move I made... to more or less degree-
Have had a part of shaping, the man I know as....Me.

[This message has been edited by Gunslinger (01-20-2008 09:36 PM).]

TomMark
Member Elite

since 2007-07-27

Posts 2133
LA,CA

1 posted 2008-01-19 12:49 PM

Beautiful poem. I like it

"I acted like an island, I could make it on my own-
But none of them could see how bad it hurt to be alone."

Do we all behave the same way?! truth.

enjoyed
Tomtoo

Clang
Member

since 2005-12-15

Posts 222

2 posted 2008-01-19 01:25 PM

Wonderful. Your work would be awesome to see at a poetry reading!

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

3 posted 2008-01-19 03:05 PM

Enjoyed your words and I think it's good to look back and come to the realizations expressed in your poem.

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

4 posted 2008-01-19 06:56 PM

We are who we are but if you think about it we have changed by growing up and growing old and all that we've learned in the process. Always enjoy your writing.
Ida

simon
Member

since 2008-01-14

Posts 440
London, England

5 posted 2008-01-19 07:09 PM

Really enjoyable. Great rhythmn & I really looked forward to where this was going......

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2008-01-20 03:34 PM

Enjoyed reading this...James

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

7 posted 2008-01-20 09:26 PM

A great poem Gunslinger, but I dare say that we can all look back and be wise but most times we'd do the same again. much enjoyed

Lindsay

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

8 posted 2008-01-20 11:01 PM

You've always been one of my favorite poets on this site and this poem is exactly the reason why. Flawless rhythm and rhyme and wonderful tale told here. A soon to be classic

Ruth

I am nothing special...and my name will soon be forgotten,but I've loved another with all my heart and soul,and to me,this has always been enough.~N.S

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