Wanna Be A Poet

The struggle with in myself

 

I mean I wanna be a poet,

I mean I wanna be a poet,

But I don’t wanna be a wanna be poet.

 

Every good poet has a good name; maybe ill start there.

Mr. Jason, Jay ski, Jaysymetrical

Naw none of those really works

Perhaps Blessed, or Mr. Velvet Rope

None of those seems to fit (well maybe Mr. Velvet Rope)

 

I mean I wanna be a poet

I mean I wanna be a poet,

But I don’t wanna be a wanna be poet.

 

My writing style should be strictly for the ladies

Naw cause too many females

Increases the chances of unwanted babies.

So I will be a revolutionary

All my words and phrases

Will be to enlighten the masses

But the new revolution won’t be televised

So my plan I must revise.

How about seeking out sympathy?

I’ll play the depressed role

I’ll be the emotionally dead guy,

The guaranteed to make you cry guy

But I cant, and don’t want to do that
Why when my dreams show me that I can fly?

 

I mean I wanna be a poet

I mean I wanna be a poet,

But I don’t wanna be a wanna poet.

 

 

My style of dress…

More than likely some nice slacks, shirt and tie

But boots, jeans, and a polo style shirt

Will show that I will ride.

Maybe dreads some khakis and a nice T-shirt

With a message will show

My softer side intellectual side.

 

I mean I wanna be a poet

I mean I wanna be a poet

But I don’t wanna be a wanna be poet.

So ill just be myself

Jason Scott?

But for now…

I mean I wanna be a poet

I mean I wanna be a poet

But I don’t wanna be a wanna be poet.

Reviews

[sheerpoetry]

congratz!

[EmpressPoetess]

The last stanza says it all: just be yourself, because the real you is what makes you and your words, unique! Bravo and congrats on your well deserved win!

[Brjden (Bridge-Den) Cre..]

Dope! I can envision anyone with big time dreams of being a performer, having a similar conversation with their self. I loved the end and I'm glad you're gonna be "Jason". Jason's a beast! This is very relatable and entertaining in content. I loved the flow and direction of the piece! Good write kid!

[Lyrical Love]

Ooooolahlah!! Mr. VELVET ROPE!!!
This is really nice. I hope that you are performing these pieces.
Seems like this is another spoken word message.
I think that you have arrived-Poet.
The repetition of "I mean I wanna be a poet" gave a nice
rhythm to this, with great imagery too.

[Lady V]

Well I do have to say that most people feel the same way. You dont want to venture out for fear of being stopped or you dont want to fill shoes you believe your not ready for. Its devours those who have a message to say. That is what poetry is all about. A message.


Great piece. Keep writing Mr. Velvet Rope. lol

Live, Love and Learn

Lady V

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Sounds like you are poet Jason Scott. Good write. Keep writing poetry and thank you for sharing. Debileah