Anthem For An Introvert

A fitting anthem for
an introvert like me-
Simon & Garfunkel's
scrumptious harmony
of “I Am A Rock”
spoke oodles to me
in its painful poignancy
bouncing buoyantly
on declarations
of independency
needing no one
utterly free
encased in fortress castle
with books and poetry

I was a rock, an island
a party of three
just I, Myself, and Me

Until he came along
and proved me somewhat wrong
as icy waters receded
I found that he was needed
an “island” no more-
I became a sort-of peninsula
with somewhat rocky shores

Yet, sometimes I still hum it
or belt it right out loud
“I Am A Rock”
ever my anthem
away from the peopled crowds!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 5:01 PM
This hip-swaying poem made me smile wide, Rhona. Love the feeling of the flow ... sassy and vivacious. Rare birds flying solo allow a winged passenger to feel the interactive wind blow ... on an ascension flight over the rainbow. Splendid poetry. Aurora bright write. Love and joy always.
Mcferran Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 6:26 PM
So glad this gave you a smile, my friend! Thank you for the lovely comments... Love & best wishes for your holidays, too! ;)
Robinson Jr. Avatar
December 11, 2018 at 5:03 PM
Btw ... great title! Love and best wishes for the holidays.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 10:53 PM
I love the party of three! A FAV Rhonda. It shows your gypsy soul my friend.
Mcferran Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 9:11 AM
Thank you! ;) I'm so glad that you liked it!
Dietrich Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 5:03 PM
Do you have 7 in numerology as well. That is the number of the studious and loner types who seek truth.
Mcferran Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 9:08 AM
I'm not sure, (I don't know much about numerology)... but that does sound like me!
Dietrich Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 5:02 PM
oh Rhona, this is what I find myself drawn to in you. I too am one who loves my solitude. That anthem was much my own as well. My hubbie would love lots of attention but I am always burying my head in a book or on poetrysoup, etc. Love this one!!
Mcferran Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 9:07 AM
It's so funny how much we have in common!! ;) Glad you enjoyed this poem!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 10:41 AM
Love it. A fave :))) xomo
Mcferran Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 12:57 PM
Aaawww, thank you! I'm so glad!! ;)
Braun Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 10:33 AM
Bravo! This I will keep. Nice work.
Mcferran Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 10:35 AM
Thank you so much!! ;)
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