Let Me

I have the makeup of a human being
With all myself intact
If I hear the whispers of my conscience
How can you tell me how to act?

If I can face myself with no disguise
What are your thoughts compared to that?
After all you chose to see the world
With naked eyes and shades pulled back

Could you please just for a moment 
See the me that's underneath?
I promise you an oath 
you'll never choke on my beliefs
And I'll be your promoter, you can keep what you believe
I'm just asking you to give that back to me

I have a compass I took with me
Since I first could form a thought
I always had a light to turn to
When every path ahead was blocked

And yet you claim to know the depths
And all the legnths that I must walk
You think your judgement is my guidance
But I'm sorry, it is not
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gauthier Avatar
March 20, 2018 at 1:31 PM
You are a very deep poet and I love your poetry, Kyle.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 10, 2018 at 12:13 PM
Hello Kyle, I agree with Gershon Wolf,I like the verses 3,4, and 5. Theses verses speak to me. have a nice day my friend.
Wolf Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 1:46 PM
You are a talent, my friend, and you bare your conscience---wrapping it in the enigma that is uniquely you. I so enjoy reading and reflecting on your poems. Please write many, many more!! Go for it! Best wishes, Gershon
Ndabuli Avatar
September 12, 2017 at 1:10 AM
Kriticos, this is a wonderful poem and easy to read. it is full of meaning and connects directly to what we live around us on daily basis. No one than us can claim they know our depths and lengths we walk in life.
Emu Avatar
September 10, 2017 at 6:20 PM
Hello Kyle, this was easy to follow, the flow was easy to traverse. The questions are legitimate I trust you received your answer. Enjoyed this thought provoking poem. Regards, Craig
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