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I'M Not the One

Who put you in charge of humanity I’m not the one you wanted me to be Feeling betrayed and abandoned in your eyes Yet knowing what is right for me The misfits will find acceptance and glory in their ways The gangs, the Goth, the gay, the Wicca, the poor, the hungry, the challenged Look at me! Do I need to conform? Change is needed, and I’m not the one. Neither my color, nor my dress, nor my piercing, or my choices make me different Being true to myself, with an acceptance of differences does. It makes me who I am and I see the need for change Only, I’m not the one.

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/24/2012 7:18:00 AM

Very well written...being true to yourself. oxox love Anne-Lise

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 3/1/2011 5:20:00 PM

You are a piece of work LOL, but then again it takes one to know one! I like you just the way you are! Light & Love

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/7/2011 9:50:00 PM

This is interesting and trying to think just exactly what you meant. Maybe this is how I think too. That's cool you have three pets. I am disappointed in my cats. I just noticed one of them is peeing on places in the house, even with 2 litter boxes and I don't have a clue what to do. geeeez (how I wish my perfect pet could come back to life and replace this bad cat I got. haha)

Robyn Blauw

Date: 1/5/2011 11:36:00 AM

Hello Vince. I do like the way that you write, they make me think about what is. We must all above all be true to ourselves. Too often I have conformed to please others. Im learning. Thank you for your comments on "Emotionally Dead". Writing is therapy for me. Take care Vince.

Daver Austin

Date: 1/5/2011 10:06:00 AM

This is a great makes-ya-think write. I remember those young years and trying to keep-up-with-the-Jones's. The older I get, the less I try to please anybody. You nailed it, Vince. Love, Dave

Michael Jordan

Date: 1/4/2011 4:28:00 PM

Vince - of course I'll pray for them - not a big favor at all - I see it as an honor - I've put a lot of time in on my friends case and most cases that end with life are accepted in the appellant court - So keep the faith - God Bless you Vince, mj

L'Nass Shango

Date: 1/2/2011 3:24:00 PM

Nobody like you, Michael Jordan, Chris Higgins, and Abe ever carry this fire for the people. Many write poems, because they are organizers of words, you make poetry out of your soul. It is this passion that moves your writing, and dispose your poem to behave like a poem, changing emotions and the world, Bravo, soldier-poet, friend. Felt this write.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 12/28/2010 9:51:00 AM

Another stirring write from you, Vince! I think we all have our paths to follow-- may we all see the changes that need to be done and do it -- thanks for sharing -- nikko :)

Walayee Poet Lay Whitlock-Ishway

Date: 12/27/2010 1:44:00 PM

NICE Vince! We should embrace our differences and take the time to understand them. All the roads traveled in this life are different and we need recognize this. Love this write...Lay

Patricia Janero

Date: 12/19/2010 9:50:00 PM

Beautiful. Stunning and riviting, you kept me reading and I love how you started and began the whole thing. Wonderful, thank you for the splendid read. By the gods above, I can't wait to read more!

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 12/15/2010 7:47:00 AM

YES, you have me applauding and standing on my feet. God Bless Phyl

Michael White

Date: 12/11/2010 8:15:00 AM

clapping at the computer right now.

Adell Foster

Date: 12/1/2010 8:01:00 AM

Vince, this is an awesome write, your title drew me in and the read held my attention from beginning to end. Thank you for sharing such a powerful read ;-) Many Blessings, Always, Adell

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/28/2010 7:04:00 AM

Great one..Enjoyed your work..Yes, there are those that seem to have that little bit of rebel in them..I am glad that I chose this one to read this A.M..I wonder how many of those that do things to stand out ever settle in..Thanks for your continued support by your prayers..When a family tries to get closer to God and do what is right the more satan throws things in the way..Sara

Patricia Opel Jaye

Date: 11/27/2010 8:50:00 AM

Hi Vince just your title alone speaks volumes regarding your stands on life I enjoyed reading your poem. Thank you for your comment on my poem about my daddy. Your poem, and your comment inspires me to work even harder on my craft. Thank you Happy holidays.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/19/2010 2:16:00 PM

Sounds like Jesus..sigh...we must be our own one's! Light & Love and happy turkey Day

. Dabomb™

Date: 11/16/2010 5:56:00 PM

This is such a heartfelt write. Thank you for taking the time to read mine, leading me here for a great read.;)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/9/2010 5:06:00 PM

Vince, I saw your comment on Deb's blog. Very sorry you received bad news. So many Americans are struggling. Your son has been in my prayers and you are as well. Love and blessings, Carolyn

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/8/2010 6:27:00 AM

Don't even think about conforming, Vince. We have to follow our hearts! Great work in describing the misfits that fill our society and how they have their own paths to glory and acceptance. You might consider entering this in John Heck's "Switch" contest. Love, Carolyn

Sherelle Smith

Date: 11/5/2010 9:45:00 AM

This Is sUcH a awEsoMePoEm THiS WAS tOuChIng U NoT thE oNe ThiS Was gOOd dUde reAllY

Carrie Richards

Date: 11/5/2010 8:48:00 AM

Insightful words, Vince....being true to oneself....those are the key words. So often we look upon others with such judgement...even our own loved ones, wanting them to conform.....how rightous that makes us....who are we to think we are in charge of humanity? I agree,.........I'm also not the one!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 11/5/2010 8:46:00 AM

You have conveyed a very nice thought in this write, Vince

Francine Roberts

Date: 11/5/2010 8:19:00 AM

well written message