Phil Capitano Poet Rhyme

Every Ounce a Man

EVERY OUNCE A MAN

Well, never climbed a mountain
but you can count on me to catch you
when you fall, after all, drank from the fountain,
so, thanks to you I am
every ounce a man.

Made love at midnight, fell in love by two,
in the middle of that sickness
thought of all the things I didn’t do.
Can’t rely on justice though I never
robbed a bank, but you I thank 
I am every ounce a man.

When I was younger, I had such a hunger
for truth but now that I'm older
all that I wish for is youth
and the knowledge I’ve gained.
Maybe you don’t want my autograph
but at least I know who I am,
I’m every ounce a man.

Here comes the disclaimer; if I should offend,
my scirpo I defend, I had no intention
to imply a preference or apply any pressure
to comply to some hetero-code, no bravado.
Sum of experiences, part of the whole,
no matter who you are, the weight of your soul,
metrically speaking, twenty-one grams,
every ounce a man.

NOTES:
This style is called a "scirpo" (Italian for twist or weave) and is characterized by the irregular rhyme scheme (which includes internal rhyming), irregular line lengths and each new stanza gains an extra line.
Measuring just before and after death, Dr. McDougal weighed the human body and concluded that the soul weighs 21 grams, 3/4 of an ounce.

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BE Bailey December 2, 2019 at 1:29 PM What a lovely piece Phil. Love it. Very well written and captivating. Well done on this wonderful poem. :)

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 28, 2019 at 12:11 PM Ah, the road less traveled reveals rarely seen beauty newly gazed. Such is the bejeweled sighting of your sparkling poetry, Phil. I marvel always at your poetic skill and grace. Great poem w/an interesting footnote. Take care, dear friend. Love and smiles and smiles of joy forever. Phil Capitano October 29, 2019 at 4:02 AM Thanks Freddie, you are a gentleman and a scholar. Namaste.

Darlene De Beaulieu January 25, 2019 at 8:14 AM Hello Phil, I like this style of the poem. It has a style I like. Have a nice day my friend. Phil Capitano January 26, 2019 at 4:00 AM Thanks Darlene, this is the second version of this form (the other is If Poets Ruled The World). Stay safe and warm.