I'M Not An Intellectual

i'm not an intellectual
really
i'm not

i've read a book
or two

lost a buck
or few

i'm not an intellectual
really
i got

more heart
than brains

more wings
than chains

besides,
a smart ass
is exactly that
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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March 12, 2016 at 8:55 AM
Brian, awesome poem. LINDA
Madden Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 10:46 AM
I think you're a very good writer, thanks for the comment.
Loving Iii Avatar
November 19, 2009 at 6:39 PM
I agree. jhl
Dvorkis Avatar
November 18, 2009 at 11:42 AM
...call me crazy but a group of strangers who've never seen my face or heard my voice just doesn't qualify as family. You're probably the only person on this site I hoped would understand. I feel weird here and I think I'm about ready to stop checking my email a thousand times a day. sorry if this was tmi, at any rate take care and maybe we'll run into each other in the real world some day...
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November 18, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Hi Brian. I was looking for more recent posts but noticed you weren't active for a while. I'm in a similar position myself, not much left to write but still check back here every now and then. Thanks for your comment on my recent and possibly last work. To be honest I'm started to feel alienated from all the happy good cheer this site exudes all the time. Every one here is so convinced we're supposed to be some loving family. I don't feel that way and I never have....
Segal Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 1:34 PM
Very funny poem! your heart wears your brain! and that is where it should be worn! thank you for your comments, love Simone
Dvorkis Avatar
June 10, 2009 at 9:27 PM
Great poem Brian, really nice pacing and rhythm.
Devonshire Avatar
June 4, 2009 at 1:21 PM
You seem to have much in terms of both heart and brains, Brian, and you're lucky to have wings that allow your poetry to soar. Excellent poem! Love, Carolyn
Chircop Avatar
June 3, 2009 at 10:05 PM
you' re an intellectual my friend ,you've got more heart than brains and that is why you write beautifully,and more wings than chains so you can write freely about anything,verses of expression---bravo--fantastico--charma:)
Masanga Avatar
May 30, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Great poem...very nice indeed Brian...it all comes from the heart and not the brain...I am also giving you the link where you can download my poetry book as you wanted to read more of poems written by myself: http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/the-eleventh-finger/7216756 God bless you.
Gumbo Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Oh this is brilliant! You don't need the intellectuals my friend, you have the talent. :) Great to read this!
Strand Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 8:35 AM
And talent too Brian Sometimes we cannot see ourselves.But yours shines through your words.Rgds Brian
Bird Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 5:57 AM
Dear Brian, Definitely interesting, and as a fan who loves what you do with pen and paper, I would call you an intellectual who knows how to create a line and give it direction. This is very clever and just shows your big brain.
Higgins Avatar
May 22, 2009 at 4:12 AM
This is in the Langston mold my friend..quick, sharp, and makes a point that doesn't always jump off at you..love this..only wish I wrote it...good work.
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