What's My Sign? That Old Line

for the decoding the stars contest

  

Born under the cusp

Of the scorpion's reign

In a year ruled by the rooster,

What a combination…

It’s no wonder I’m so confused.

 

A scorpion so full of passion,

That I most certainly am.

Like the water sign I'm under

I let my passion flow to those I care about

To help wash away the pain.

Though only the one who hold my heart

Get to bath in my river of love.

 

The temperamental rooster

Can be moody and outspoken.

Admittedly I've been accused of this a time or two,

But when you follow the heart as I do

Things can get out of hand,

Especially when it comes to

Protecting those close to me,

I will never hide my feelings.

 

Oh the perceptive scorpion,

The detective of the bunch.

I am certainly glad to say

That I'm nobodies fool

And if you try to fool me

I will stop at nothing

and find the truth.

 

The rooster considered eccentric

By most everyone else.

So maybe my taste don’t follow trends,

But I know what I like

And feel no need to hide it.

In or out of style has no barring

On what makes me smile.

 

So maybe I am

A lot like the scorpion,

Even resemble

The rooster defining traits.

But what is most important

Is that I know who I am

And am proud to be.

Author's Note

for the decoding the stars contest- I decided to mix my astrological sign- scorpion and my chinese sign- rooster

Reviews

[Lizanne]

Either be stung to death or scarred by spurs. Both a tragedy. You are who you are and very up front about it. Your honesty and loyalty to others is a great part of your true spirit. Born of two strong signs.Through courage and perserverance may you reach the coveted mountaintop and be tranformed into the legendary chinese fire-breathing dragon.

[Georgia Gypsy]

Very interesting, learned so much about you in this.
I agree with Liz on how strong you are...she hit the nail on the head!
:)

[Jamie S.]

I love it! I too am an astrology junkie. Being a taurus I understand the the moody outspoken, stubborness!
Great combo with the chinese sign, Im looking forward to reading more of you work!


Rock on.....


-Jamie

[Katherine Wyatt]

This is wonderful... you have a great flow going here...

[Kena Dawn Augustine]

i really love this poem, you even read it aloud to me, and i loved to hear it that way as well. i'm planning on doing this contest as well. my fav part:

A scorpion so full of passion,

That I most certainly am.

Like the water sign I'm under

I let my passion flow to those I care about

To help wash away the pain.

thank you for sharing. you passionate scorpion. hee hee.

[Anastasia Starlena]

You know I know some people do not hold beliefs that astrlogy is real. I find mine on alot of levels to be true. It never hurts to know who you are and what your beliefs are as a person. We all have faults and positive things about us. You pulled yourself into this piece. Well done.

[Margaret]

I found this poem to be very interesting as I am into astrology and have been for many years. It also made me want to search out my Chinese sign (Horse) and of course I'm a Gemini (known for being artistic). I'll tell you Cowboy keep them coming and I will keep on reading.

[*** Hey Jude***]

You have my vote! I love the way you have used the different signs, sharing with us more of the beautiful spirit inside you! Very nice~ Jude :-)

[Sorry Infamous]

Very interesting. Good write. Be proud of who you are!

[Sheila Kline]

You have done an awesome job of describing your sign of Scorpio! I was married to a Scorpio, so I know well the attributes and qualities you speak of!! You are indeed true to form, and as you say, you realize who you are. That is the most important aspect of understanding our astrological sign!
I hope you win the contest!

[MIA ST. PAUL]

This was very well written and the flow was smooth, A great combination of two seemingly opposite signs, very nicely done....thanks for sharing..

Mia :)