For the Odd Duck

Ode to the odd duck, a motto to keep Who always opts for the path least travelled Never minding being the one black sheep Feeling things are becoming unraveled Wanting much more than to follow the pack In a time perceived as leadership lost A brave and lone wolf to roam nomadic Where individualism tends to lack Standing for nonsense, no matter the cost Frequently seeming even sporadic A uniqueness not always requested But with a spirit lasting endlessly The rest of us, you already bested In a mind that operates senselessly Knowing to hold your ammunition close If you are going to stick to your guns Always naysayers, keep you on your toes You battled the odds, Duck, a heavy dose A luminous strangeness, that weighs in tons Still, once you shift course, that’s just how it goes So continue your quest and never cease One day they will see that you were better Perhaps though, not before you are at peace That seems the route of a true trendsetter To blaze a trail means no recognition That’s okay, it’s not where you gained your nerve No care for logic, or flipping for luck You say good sense is just superstition On the path with no curves, you rather swerve Life’s best run amok, cheers to the odd duck May 12, 2022 Form O- Ode- New poems Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France Theme: Person (The Odd Duck we know)