an artist, formerly known
for his irreverence
everybody hates him
that's what his partner says
but he doesn't care about the judgment
and he never will
he isn't as crazy as his inspiration
but his nature is
all the miles he walks are embattled and uphill
because a challenge thrills him
to the point of unique circumvention
people mistake his reservations
because he doesn't always know who he is
and sometimes he is identified by remorse
but never does he regret it
he tip-toes across the line
he wears everything until it frays
and the fabric fades and thins
he doesn't want to know the odds
because he is alive
and behind every smile he grins
they see a reckless miscreation
in what is deliberate
he is outside looking in
part of the plan so finished and whole
balancing duality within a wish
when he needs no assurance
the paradigm of an accident
shifting for his divine mission
he is not plagued by familiar guilt
he is not waiting to listen
he is not the reason
he is an artist
formerly known for his irreverence
now guided by passion
for pushing the thrill
beyond the limits of glass ceilings
and love as it consumes
for his aspirations and rebellion
excommunication is his gift
such economically tragic individuation
About the Creator
⸘jason alan‽
:::WARNING:::
i am only responsible for what i say,
not for what you understand.
you may learn to be charmed by my [secret‽] discontent,
or you may not.
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Comments (3)
Such a powerful poem. Love it.
This line right here "but never does he regret it" wow. That stayed with me.
You are a gifted poet Jason! Excellent work - with depth and meaning.