That Guy

I’m the guy who wouldn’t yield.

I’m the man alone in a field.

 

I’m the guy who thought he was right.

I’m the man who saw the light.

 

I’m the guy alone in the dark.

I’m the man who sleeps in the park.

 

I’m the guy who cherished his marriage.

I’m the man who pushes a carriage.

I’m the guy who had to go.

I’m the man you don’t want to know.

 

I’m the guy who tried to be real.

I’m the man they wouldn’t let feel.

 

I’m the guy who sang his own song.

I’m the man who wouldn’t go along.

 

I’m the guy who seized the day.

I’m the man who lost his way.

 

I’m the guy who likes to rock.

I’m the man who went into shock.

 

I’m the guy who always sees.

I’m the man down on his knees.

 

I’m the guy, peaceful like a dove.

I’m the man they couldn’t love.

 

I’m the guy searching for his soul.

I’m the man who wanders through Lowell.

 

I’m the guy who has many fears.

I’m the man with music buds in his ears.

 

I’m the guy who got lost.

I’m the man who paid the cost.

 

I’m the guy they thought was a nag.

I’m the man living out of a bag.

 

I’m the guy who took it slow.

I’m the man who needs to grow.

 

I’m the guy who couldn’t deliver.

I’m the man alone in the mirror

 

I’m the guy who wears the same clothes.

I’m the man whom no one knows.

 

I’m the guy who turns from sin.

I’m the man who wants to come in.

 

I’m the guy who carries a torch.

I’m the man alone on the porch.

 

I’m the guy who should have learned.

I’m the man who finally got burned.

 

I’m the guy who drinks from the well.

I’m the man who went through hell.

 

I’m the guy who goes fast.

I’m the man who couldn’t last.

 

I’m the guy who saw beyond.

I’m the man alone at the pond.

 

I’m the guy who sucked it up.

I’m the man on the corner holding a cup.

 

I’m the guy who stands at the sink.

Do you know me; what do you think?

 

I’m the guy who knew it all.

I’m the man who had a great fall.

 

I’m the guy they tried to fix.

I’m the man who got forty licks.

 

I’m the guy with a heavy load.

I’m the man at the fork in the road.

 

I’m the guy who stands on the pier.

What are your thoughts; where should I go from here?

 

I’m the guy who fights the good fight.

I’m the man you need to hug tight.

 

I’m the guy down low on a shelf.

When you see me, do you see yourself?

 

So reach for that guy and hold him tight.

That man is going to be alright.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

A poem out for an airing, and so good it is too, to see older poems, so I thank Amber for resurrecting this one. An epic poem with its many couplets. The message I take from it is that we don't know what will happen to us in life. Everything can appear to be going smoothly before the crash happens. There but for the grace of God go I, and I never forget it. Every homeless man and woman has their own story to tell and they can be heart breaking. Pleased to have read this Pete.

Chris

[Pete]

wow. i had forgotten about this. thanks chris. hard to type with tears in my eyes. there is a patient, gentle understanding vibe that you emit in what you write and say. unfortunately a fall is necessary before a phoenix can rise. such kindness and understanding you bring ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Out of the ashes, and how wonderful that rise can be. Kindness is an attribute each one of us needs to buff up, and it costs nothing :) The difference it can make though. Pleased you are no longer rock bottom.

[Pete]

i've been buffing up on it myself. am bringing daily meals to a couple of people in my building with illnesses. i had been doing it for another who passed away - so glad now that i did it. he used to hug me and thank me. by helping others we are helping ourselves. kindness goes a long, immeasurable way ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

That poor man really appreciated you. See what a difference it can make. You know that already otherwise you wouldn't do what you are doing:)

[Tony Jordan]

I see a modern day Saul on the road to Damascus in this Pete. The message is loud and clear.

[Pete]

thank you for that Tony. god bless.

[Tony Jordan]

Ditto Pete, ditto.

[D]

Life...up and down it goes, never stops in the middle... Great piece.
Anyway I better stick to writing instead of just reading...no ones reading me..lol. probably cause I don't know...heh.

100/100

[Hebe]

I think I just read your life story.... I love it because it gives immediate insight, wisdom and the truth, I felt every stage! Every experience is a lesson we needed to learn....the question is did we see/ recognize it ... and what do we do with the information. ... wonderful piece !

[Pete]

This was one of the first things I wrote. I didn't think it was very good and thought it was too long & boring. You are very perceptive and have good insight. Your question is very relevant & thought provoking. I think there is a bit of "That Guy" in all of us.