Push My Life Onward

I am not looking for fame or anything special
Just to play the game and not be artificial 
Your love and your name to me it is crucial
For us to be the same would be so beneficial

You might pay to see me or maybe you don’t
If you don’t like me you probably  won’t
If you think I don’t care you are so wrong
It’s why I am sitting here writing this song

I want you to see that I am not a bad guy
Just put on my music and give it a try
Some of my music is not very long
Others will say it is way to strong

Once you have heard me if you still do not like
Just say to get away “get away from that mike”
I sing and I sing to see what it brings
When someone dislikes me it really stings

No matter how much you do not like
I will keep on singing it is my life
I write my music for my own pleasure
It is my work I don’t need you to measure

Though fame it has found me
I will never change
But I cannot just roam free
And I find that strange

Now trapped in this world
Of fame and misfortune
I feel I’ve been twirled
And a little bit tortured

I cannot go back
Can only look forward
Got away from the smack
And I push my life onward
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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November 14, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Such a beautiful heartfelt write dear John. Know the feeling well. I love the sentiments in this. We're all in proccess always changing growing. Smile. Keep writing and I'll keep reading. Thanks for sharing. Love Light Patty I'd put under free verse or Rhyme before I put I don't know. This deserves to be seen!
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November 14, 2009 at 8:03 AM
Great piece John - look forward to more. Many regards Janette
Kendrick Avatar
November 14, 2009 at 7:36 AM
Last stanza first line is what life is all about. Live each day remembering that we can never go back. Keep writing. Sara
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November 14, 2009 at 7:28 AM
keep writing...great stuff.
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