Gospel Boy

Music is life, and sometimes we just have to let our songs be heard.

Through monotone preachings I lead my gospel in a ballad

A cascade of different teachings all to show my true voice

The sounds that I choose to present are not tuned to others

Or at least that's what I've been led to believe

They choose to call what I label a chorus, a screech

And despite these accusations I refuse to silence the rhythm of my soul

To some this may be a showing of courage 

Yet they do not know how defeated I stand

Inside the seams of my heart slowly fade away

For my entirety I've had to defend myself

Because attack after attack has been led on me

My barriers have only led for so long as the music continues

However with a waning will what I'm no longer to stand?

At that point the gospel may no longer sing of a ballad

But an elegy for a dear loss

Author's Note

I truly like music, and I appreciate the gift of our inner voices. Yet why do we have such hater?

Reviews

[Davidgeo]

If different people keep telling you how bad you are at something it might mean that you really do suck at that thing. Labeling everyone who doesn't see the world as you do, or think you're as good as you think you are, labeling those people all "haters" is a type of self delusion, laziness, and narcissism. Maybe you really do suck, maybe religion really is bullshit. Lack of self awareness seems to be a real problem with this snowflake generation.... it's a soft cohort with no tolerance for criticism or anything other than blind compliments and encouragement. Life's gonna suck for you kids when it gets real... have fun with that.

[SammMG]

Thank you for the honesty. I was a Junior in HS when I first wrote this, and looking back I can see where your're coming from. The real world doesn't get give any handicap to anyone who sees the world different, but that doesn't mean we cant find a way to just express ourselves in the moment. Either way thanks for the honesty, it gives something to think about.

[Colin Kingsden]

A thoughtful piece on criticism and our passions... very powerful and beautiful written.

Thanks for sharing, Samm!
-C. Kingsden

[SammMG]

Thank you very much.

[~]

For someone so young, you seem to dwell on deep questions. I liked how you used the words gospel and ballad in the poem. One must find their voice and keep singing their hearts out despite of resistance I think.
:D

[SammMG]

Well I have a lot of free time, and with that I tend to have my mind in places that it should not be at times. As I've stated many times in my life, I believe taht one's inner voice is their most precious gift. Thank you for the input as always :)