Slamming My Way To Freedom

You think that you know me
Reading me like a book
I had more to give you
Than the pages you took
Try taking a closer look

I don't need your disrespect
You're completely unaware
Thinking that I really care
you're the chump I'm the player
Step back get out of my hair

Your chance, has come and gone
Watch, as I walk out the door
I won't settle any more
This is not what I'm made for
I lift myself from the floor

You want me, because I'm gone
So who is now the fool
You thought, I was yours to rule
Yet I could not be your mule
You the master on that stool

I am made of stronger stuff
Watch as now I light the sky
You can't catch me if you try
You're left alone wondering why
I seemed so fragile and so shy


Verlena Walker's Slamming Competition.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Guzzi Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 7:33 PM
You tell her! ;) congrad's light & love
Lamoureux Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 8:56 PM
Thanks Debbie, channeling my inner gangsta!
A. Sharma Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 6:03 AM
Such a power packed wonderful slam Richards ! Really loved the write it slammed thru' out ! Congrats on great win !
Lamoureux Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 8:14 AM
Thanks Dr. Umpa
Walker  Avatar
May 9, 2014 at 3:42 PM
You slam Rick. I like the empowerment of this slam. You made high marks because you slammed... Congratulations on placing second in my contest. Verlena
Lamoureux Avatar
May 9, 2014 at 4:20 PM
What a pleasant surprise Verlena, I enjoyed your contest very much.
Walker  Avatar
May 7, 2014 at 1:23 PM
I'll wait until I judge Rick... GL... Verlena
Lamoureux Avatar
May 7, 2014 at 1:40 PM
Understandable, the perimeters added extra challenge, I enjoyed writing this one.
Macfarlane Avatar
May 6, 2014 at 7:48 PM
Slamming for sanity....I can't think of a better reason to slam. Well done Rick. Hugs
Callus Avatar
May 6, 2014 at 8:34 AM
Lovely poem...strong and expressive, with a message that comes through clear...no beating round the bush. Flows along with fluent rhyme. much enjoyed. // paul
Lamoureux Avatar
May 6, 2014 at 9:59 AM
Good morning and thanks Paul.
Sirak Avatar
May 6, 2014 at 6:06 AM
Wow! I am watching as you light the sky with your wonderful words!
Lamoureux Avatar
May 6, 2014 at 7:59 AM
;0)
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 1:04 PM
Two thumbs up :) awesome write :) you're the chump I the player... , olive eloisa here..:) dropping by to say thanks for taking time to read my post.. Remember that song :) I heard it from carpenters..:)
Lamoureux Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 3:32 PM
It was my pleasure Olive.
Dunn Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 4:31 PM
A powerful right on the person within us all you know that guy it's the man whom will be standing and remains walking tall great work, enjoyed my friend, cheri
Lamoureux Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 5:42 PM
Thanks Cheri.
Carrillo Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 11:33 AM
This is good Richard. I really loved it. Some people don't know what they have until they lose it. Have a great day... Lucilla
Lamoureux Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 1:25 PM
Thanks Lucilla. Have a great weekend!
Merrill Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 1:38 AM
Really cool write, Richard. A masterful tour of feelings and the heart. Great ending, btw. Reminds me of..of, me! Kudos. :) Mel
Lamoureux Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 8:17 AM
You are a bright light my friend!
Dietrich Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 11:42 PM
wow and you heard of JD Fortune. HOw cool is that?
Lamoureux Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 8:20 AM
He was a cool dude and the boy can sing. The girls seemed to like him, I guess it was the bad boy that they liked.
Dietrich Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 11:36 PM
well, Richard. I did not like the perimeters she put on the slam poem for her contest, but I'd say you did about the best anyone could do under these conditions. VERY good job. Gosh, what is going on in your life these days?? hahaha. soupmail.
Lamoureux Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 8:21 AM
Thankfully all made up, still in wedded bliss my dear. Off to read your soup mail.
Adams Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 10:10 AM
wow...i feel as though you are reading my mind...oh how many times i have felt that way...awesome write Richard, packed with tons of emotion and power! Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 10:51 AM
Good morning and thanks Sandra.
Anglesey Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 9:01 AM
Excellent portrayal of standing up against disrespect. Hoooray! :)
Lamoureux Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 9:14 AM
Thanks Karen.
Smith Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 8:23 AM
Excellent slam Richard. It really carries a lot of emotions....... Tim
Lamoureux Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 8:33 AM
Thanks Tim.
Hamilton Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 7:48 AM
a powerful contender Rick you caught the mood perfectly hugs gl in contest
Lamoureux Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 8:08 AM
Wow, thanks, it's made up because I don't really want to slam a real person.
Nance Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 6:17 AM
Awesome Richard. Good luck in the contest, your poem reads so well I'm sure you will hit high praise. :)
Lamoureux Avatar
May 2, 2014 at 8:09 AM
Thanks for the luck, it can't hurt.
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