Do It Your Way

If I'm not normal should I conform
and seek to perform as all do
or should I reach to perfect my form
and be how I was born true 

There's safety in numbers
but this one wonders
if one mind wanders 
walks afar in sunder
while others slumber
standing to ponder
previous blunders
could the one that wanders
understand wonders
give back to numbers
who will then wander
beyond to yonder
as those once stunners
become common runners

out of the box thinking stuns some numb,
it's a heavy weight knockout they come undone
for others to have thoughts you wrestle is fun
a combination they shuffle like a champion

commoners thoughts pace up and down
the same sites with the same sounds
facing lows and heights on the same grounds
hoping to sight delights unfound

but it's not how I do as I venture out on random paths
the way untraveled collect clues bits quarters make halves
with half an idea plough through though told it's daft 
until I announce I've something new which stops laughs

so should I conform against my nature
work to reform and advance my stature
live untrue to me as though an actor
allow only unnatural attributes to factor

why misplace and waste so it's untraced 
and put in its place the common taste
when I could embrace what can't be replaced
and chase it and ace with my victory face

POTD 9/7/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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August 28, 2019 at 6:45 AM
sorry for the very late replies, I dont received notifications and this one must have slipped the mind, I guess I do it my way lol
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August 8, 2019 at 4:45 PM
Nice piece. Thumbs up.
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August 28, 2019 at 6:44 AM
thank you
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August 8, 2019 at 3:30 AM
Now there is a clever boy. Looking at my effort's I think that I am flogging a dead horse.
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July 23, 2019 at 6:09 PM
Indeed, do it your way, Nick! Your poetic talent shines with thoughtful eloquence in your amazing poem. A brilliant piece. Belated congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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August 28, 2019 at 6:45 AM
:) Thank you Susan
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July 14, 2019 at 8:39 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Nick :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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August 28, 2019 at 6:46 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise :)
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July 13, 2019 at 6:29 AM
Congrats muppet on your great accomplishment! Make s girl proud!;)
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August 28, 2019 at 6:46 AM
Thank you BENDA
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July 12, 2019 at 3:13 PM
A fine piece of writing Nickl, congrats on being POTD!
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August 28, 2019 at 6:46 AM
Thank you :)
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July 12, 2019 at 1:29 AM
Amazing poem -loved every line! What a delight to read tonight..-JWE
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August 28, 2019 at 6:46 AM
Thank you :)
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July 11, 2019 at 10:56 PM
Stay true to who you are!! That certainly is best!! Congratulations Nick, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
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August 28, 2019 at 6:47 AM
Thank you :)
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July 11, 2019 at 1:01 PM
you always think outside the box Nick and that is what makes you you and never change!:-) congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
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August 28, 2019 at 6:47 AM
Thanks Jan :)
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July 11, 2019 at 12:17 PM
Hi Nick, Always be YOU! Congrats on your win . It was deserved:-) Alexis
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August 28, 2019 at 6:48 AM
Thanks Alexis :)
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July 11, 2019 at 9:02 AM
Congratulations for POTD :)
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August 28, 2019 at 6:48 AM
Thank you :)
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July 11, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD Nick! xomo
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August 28, 2019 at 6:48 AM
Thank you :)
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July 11, 2019 at 7:31 AM
Cleverly done Nick...keep doing it your way my friend and...Congrats!! on your POTD!!...sending love...^WW^ :o)
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August 28, 2019 at 6:48 AM
Thank you WW :)
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July 11, 2019 at 7:16 AM
Good Morning Honorable Winner of the POTD! Big congratulations from Panagiota Romios! " To thine own self be true, and it follows, as day follows night, that thou canst not be false to any man." I share your feelings and it's in many of my poems. I understand the crowd going the other way! The whole world pushes us to get along, even where the sheep are going off a cliff. You can't escape being you! Just be you. Panagiota Well written and rhymed.
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July 11, 2019 at 5:29 AM
Always be yourself Nick, if people don't like it ,tough. Congratulations on POTD. Tom
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August 28, 2019 at 6:48 AM
Thank you Tom :)
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July 11, 2019 at 4:39 AM
Nick, congratulations on POTD, nicely done!
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August 28, 2019 at 6:48 AM
Thank you Tania :)
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July 11, 2019 at 4:09 AM
An expressive write that shines Nick! Congratulations on your wonderful POTD! : )
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August 28, 2019 at 6:49 AM
Thank you Connie :)
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July 10, 2019 at 3:26 PM
Never confirm muppet you are amazing as you are!;) and dang your writing is perfect with its flow and rhymes! Wow again! My muppet has really grown up!;)
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August 28, 2019 at 6:49 AM
yeah dont confirm...… do-nut lolol
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