It happens all the time. I must have that type of face.
No matter where it is I seem to go
Throughout the human race.
I can’t seem to avoid it. They will not let me be.
They all must be mistaken me for SOW-C
They always give excuses, they don’t know who I am
I’m the one who in fact do not give a –
Wait, I will not go there. There might be children here
I will not taint their youthful mind. I won’t add to their fear
I will bite my tongue. The better man I’ll be.
I just want you all to stop and set my poor soul free.
Stop giving me excuses. Stop telling me your why’s
Stop giving me your worn out plea
mistaken me for SOW-C
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David E. Perry
Writing gives me the power to create my own worlds. I'm in control of the universe of my design. My word is law. Would you like to know the first I ever wrote? Read Sandy:
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Does SOW-C stand for Some One Who Cares? Loved your poem!