Weird is good

Weird is good

A Poem by northern monkey
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Individuality rocks.....discuss.

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Weird is good, let's see what you've got
Draw your own sketches, this ain't dot-to-dot
Mainstream conformity is so over-rated
Safety in numbers, but quintessence abated

Surely much better to show you're unique?
Shove fitting in, bring on the geek!
Joining the masses so easily done
Lose the big picture, miss most of the fun

So many people behaving the same
Slavishly follow the rules of the game
C'mon people, you're better than this
Your so-called leaders just take the piss

The best human spirits strike out of their own
Eschewing materialism, new cars, home loan
Set their own styles, own words, own deeds
Vibrant and vital, in touch with REAL needs

And so, noble readers, which crew are you?
Anonymous acolytes, or exceptional few?
All full-on individuals, I wish you good luck
And as for the others, who gives a f**k?


© 2011 northern monkey


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Author's Note

northern monkey
Don't be shy, new to this, so all feedback much appreciated.

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This poem is hilarious AND so true! Here on WritersCafe, we're all 'exceptional few.' As for the rest who won't bleed their own heart? Who gives a f***

Posted 13 Years Ago


This is Great!!!! It reads like you were so inspired when you wrote it! I am becoming a 'Northern Monkey Fan!" I always appreciate those individuals who don't have to conform to expectations! You worded it PERFECTLY!

Posted 13 Years Ago


Wow, this is amazing!

Posted 13 Years Ago


Good God. This is one of my favorites I have ever read. You have a great hand! You really are a gift to writing! Never ever ever stop! I freaking LOVE this one! And YES, I can totally hear a melody in this. Like any poem, a melody would rearrange it slightly, but it definitely sings a song! Awesomesauce!
And I am of the exceptional few! I'm pretty sure you are, too!

Posted 13 Years Ago



exceptional seems like a good crew to mix with.
i dig that last luck couplet


Posted 13 Years Ago


LMAO! How did this one escape me? I LOVE this! Are we somehow related maybe?

Posted 13 Years Ago


Haha. Well said, my friend. To answer your final question. Not I.

Posted 13 Years Ago


I would rather be a bit on the strange side myself ; )

Posted 13 Years Ago


Extremely creative, nice flow and rhyme. Shamelessness is the ruler of us writers unwilling to back down, eh? I love this poem! Great write!

Posted 13 Years Ago



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Added on January 26, 2011
Last Updated on March 25, 2011
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northern monkey
northern monkey

weston-super-mare, south west, United Kingdom



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