Striving For Satisfaction

 

I like to break my fingers.

Okay, so I know it's a bit whacky.

I like to scratch my throat out.

Don't judge - it makes me happy.

 

Before you stop reading and turn away,

Try to understand what I mean.

We've all got things that we need to say,

So now I'm welcoming you to my scene.

 

I'm a singer, guitarist, musician.

I'm not a philosopher or poet.

I try not to have to make these ommisions,

Because I'm sure I'm going to blow it.

 

But I have to be honest just once or twice.

I have to tell you what I believe.

You've got to know that I'll pay the price,

To do what matters to me.

 

I know it's not what you want to hear;

That I'm not going to do as I'm told.

But, listen, I waited for God to appear,

And I was starting to get old.

 

I'm really sorry - please know that.

But this is who I am.

And know that I can't take it back,

Because this all I have.

 

I like to break my fingers.

Okay, so I know it's a little whacky.

I like to scratch my throat out.

Don't judge - it makes me happy.

 

Reviews

[Katrina Mckeown]

powerful and interesting poem, nicely done!

[MOON]

Wonderfully said great flow.

[Suditi]

Yuck??? No.
It is great.
The way you stand up for yourself in this poem, it is mind blowing.
Wanting to be exactly who you really are, takes a lot of courage. And that courage is eminent in your poem. A very very very well written poem.

[EileenMarie]

Very nicely done!

[LokiLaufeyson]

This is an amazing poem! I liked it. The poem flowed well and I loved the repetition of the first stanza. Well done! :)

[Maan]

Its a decent poem, but yeah you can say 'YUCK' if you want to. :) lol

[Lydia]

This is so well written, and definitley not yuck. I think the ones that we always think aren't so good usually tend to be the best in other's eyes.

[R.A. Youngblood]

No, it's not so "yuck"! Nice pic! This is kinda painful yet powerful to me, but not so negative, i don't know why, i like your flow of thoughts, your slow flow of words..
I really like this:
"I like to break my fingers.
Okay, so I know it's a little whacky.
I like to scratch my throat out.
Don't judge - it makes me happy."
Don't bullshit like you wrote that in the messages, you ARE VERY TALENTED!!!
Thanks for sharing this outstanding write..Keep it up :D

[Destinyxi]

It's not yuck at all, I enjoyed reading it. You're talented, I think it'd be harder for you to write a bad poem than a good one. Good write once again :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Pain is not a good thing. I prefer slow torture. A interesting poem. I like the thoughts and the strength of the logic of the poem. A very good ending to a excellent poem.
Coyote