Chris Green Poet Rhyme

Just Chris

Just Chris

Nothing very special here,
I’m young as old can be
Grey is just a state of mind
that’s come to set me free

Laughing at the future
as I’m tearing down the walls
Standing on a corner
with my cardboard sign and all

It reads, “I’ll work for poetry”
although that is a lie
Just a silly message sent
as you are driving by

Some insist a heart of gold
does beat inside my chest
I am merely but a man
who hopes to pass the test

Tapping on a keyboard
placing verses on this place
Wishing you to read them,
though some you may erase

I always try to wear a smile
yet often times I frown
Happiness is happiness
but sadness gets me down

Know that I am very rich
though I don’t have a dime
My fortune is the people here
that I call friends of mine

A worn out shirt is what you see,
a half cocked smirking smile
Fraying on the edges fast
and going out of style

I dream too much, I know it’s true
these visions that I see
Hope that when my life is through
you will remember me

But if you don’t, well that’s ok
my tombstone will dismiss
Carved in stone for all to see
the words will read “Just Chris”

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Brenda Chiri October 21, 2019 at 11:43 AM Working for poetry sounds like a well paying job when one writes as beautifully as you!;) Chris Green October 21, 2019 at 11:50 AM Thanks so much Brenda. Though I'm not sure it would pay enough, ink is expensive you know.

Sofia Ra March 21, 2017 at 1:13 PM Love this! made me smile. love "Know that I am very rich though I don’t have a dime My fortune is the people here that I call friends of mine" so very true a treasure so many don't see. another amazing write Chris Green March 21, 2017 at 1:19 PM Thanks so much again Sofia for all of your kind comments to me today. I appreciate your visits very much.

Deborah Burch March 10, 2017 at 4:38 PM Chris! This is absolutely amazing!! I love it!! Another perfect write!! Big Hugggs my friend!! deb Deborah Burch March 10, 2017 at 4:42 PM :) I can honestly say... I have not read anything yet of yours that I don't like!! (Even your fru fru;)) Chris Green March 10, 2017 at 4:40 PM Thanks so very much my friend. I am happy you found this one and enjoyed it so much.

Paul Callus March 6, 2017 at 11:11 AM You provide serious points tinged with clever wit, Chris. You show that you are a 'wealthy' man who finds happiness in the simple things of life. Like you I try to stay as "young as old can be"!! Regards // paul Chris Green March 6, 2017 at 12:13 PM Thanks so very much Paul for your kindness. I appreciate your visit my friend.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 4, 2017 at 9:21 PM A wonderful bio, although I wouldn't agree with the first line. Your poetry, kindness and sincere supportive presence in this community make you very special! Chris Green March 6, 2017 at 8:36 AM Thank you Rhonda so very much for your kind and encouraging comment.

John Hamilton March 4, 2017 at 10:09 AM Wonderful write, but I think you sell yourself short, you have a lot to offer, sometimes others see our value more than we do, any way it's always good for us to have a modest assessment of ourselves which is reflected in this write. Chris Green March 6, 2017 at 8:36 AM Thanks so much John for your kind thoughts on my poem.

Darren White March 3, 2017 at 10:36 PM You are a friend of mine, I happen to love grey, and age is not something that matters online, and hopefully not in the real world either. I smile at you :) Chris Green March 6, 2017 at 8:35 AM That's funny, I guess I could. My initials would still be the same. :) Thanks so much Darren. Darren White March 4, 2017 at 2:12 AM You could always change your name to Chris Grey of course ;)

Sara Ella March 3, 2017 at 10:14 PM You are so encouraginog for poets here on Soup. Just Chris is all that is wonderfully you my friend. Simply beautiful. :) Chris Green March 6, 2017 at 8:34 AM Thank you so very much Sara for your kind thoughts

Tim Smith March 3, 2017 at 7:31 PM Terrific bio....All the qualities of a great man Chris Green March 6, 2017 at 8:34 AM Thanks so very much Tim

Alexis Y. March 3, 2017 at 5:27 PM Hi Chris, You have me at the title alone. But as I started to read I was blown away by the positive vibe of this piece. I'm so happy you're here and the fact I have the pleasure to call you friend. A without a doubt seven and a fav:-) Alexis Chris Green March 3, 2017 at 5:32 PM Aw, thank you so very much my sweet friend. It is friends like you that make everything I do worthwhile. I truly do appreciate you Alexis.

Kim Rodrigues March 3, 2017 at 5:26 PM Excellent!! 7 Loved "I'll work for poetry" Chris Green March 3, 2017 at 5:30 PM Thank you so much Kim. :)

Kim Rodrigues March 3, 2017 at 5:26 PM 7 Chris Green March 3, 2017 at 5:31 PM :)

Sara Kendrick March 3, 2017 at 5:01 PM Like your epitaph..Enjoyed reading your work..I want Song of Solomon 2:10b on mine..Thanks for your visit to my page..Sara Chris Green March 3, 2017 at 5:21 PM Thank you so much Sara. I am thrilled you liked this one.

Jan Allison March 3, 2017 at 4:57 PM you grabbed me with the first stanza as I loveeeeeeeee greying men :-) It is a pleasure to read your poems and you are a talented writer and a pleasure to know:-)I cant agree more with everything charma has put so eloquently :-) hugs Jan xx Jan Allison March 4, 2017 at 12:34 PM mmmm even more attractive lol:-) hugs Jan xx Chris Green March 3, 2017 at 5:21 PM Thank you so very much my dear friend. FYI - I am not just one shade of grey...I think there are 50 of them up there. : )

Lisa Ricci March 3, 2017 at 4:56 PM Wealth is not measured by coins or bills but who the man is. You obviously are a rich man for you see life along with its wealth and beauty. That is a gift and blessing beyond measure. Your entry reads with gentleness yet it has much strength. Enjoy the night. Well done Chris Green March 3, 2017 at 5:19 PM Thank you so very much Lisa. I am wealthy and it is because of friends like you who are always so kind to me. I appreciate your nice comment on my poetic bio.

Agnes Krampe March 3, 2017 at 4:30 PM Your poem made me smile, Chris :) Chris Green March 3, 2017 at 5:18 PM That is one of the nicest things you could say to me. Thank you so very much Agnes.

Charmaine Chircop March 3, 2017 at 4:29 PM Those 'Just people'are my favourite people ...They are Just kind of special..They are Just humble..and indeed good people.You do have a heart of gold..I noticed it manytimes through your acts and through these lines...Im glad you know the true wealth of life lies not in notes and dimes...but in living life..with friends so true... I love this poem about you.You are so talented. Chris Green March 3, 2017 at 5:17 PM Thank you so very much my sweet friend. Your kindness is always my wealth. I appreciate you.

Heidi Sands March 3, 2017 at 4:23 PM This is genuinely special , Chris. Chris Green March 3, 2017 at 5:16 PM Thank you so very much my friend for always being so kind to me.