Joseph Matose Poet Rhyme

Firm On the Ground

Firm On the Ground


I’ve weaved my sturdy house
Not in seams of a bust blouse	
Neither in quagmire or mound
But in so firm a rocky ground.

Friends I do need on the road	
Just to lighten my heavy load
Not the purpose of my travel
To establish or to unravel.

Being my Sister or my Brother
Does not appoint one a bother
I’m not an elusive Hypocrite
Whose schemes are discreet.

Let me wear self inside-out
So that I dispel any doubt:
Whoever claims to know most
His knowledge is fast lost.

I’m firmly put on the ground
I’m not just a moving mound 
I’m not a Radical or Shaker
I’m a devoted Peace Maker. 

I follow the Sages’ footsteps
Not to beg at their doorsteps
No hammer this body will hack
I was born bold and Black!


JM

23rd Oct’ 2013

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Cherie Thomas October 23, 2013 at 7:02 PM I love this one jm...it's so,, how I am. How I feel. Your words make my day thankyou:) xo cherie

Just That Archaic Poet October 23, 2013 at 1:51 PM I agree with Monterey on this one. Last stanza especially was awesome. Another great piece from you, JM :)

Monterey Sirak October 23, 2013 at 8:10 AM Love the reference to wearing the self inside-out. People are more alike than they think when we move past the surface. Well done! Joseph Matose October 23, 2013 at 8:36 AM THANK YOU SO MUCH, MONTEREY, YOU MADE MY DAY. FRIEND, JM