Phil Capitano Poet Lyric

Some Men

SOME MEN

Some men were born to follow,
Some men were born to lead.
And some men take their pleasure
From the people that they bleed.
But this man was born to wonder
About all there is to see,
I lust not for power
For love will set you free.


             Life is energy,
             Time the conveyor.
             Man is an animal,
             Divine the purveyor.


Some men look for glory
In the wars that they breed.
Some men want a pound o’ flesh
From everyone they meet.
Some men will horde money
To fill an emotional need.
Some men choose words of steel;
A lesson never heeded.


            Energy is life.
            Truth is pure.
            Man’s life will end
            But the spirit endures.

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Elizabeth Kinch January 11, 2017 at 12:58 PM Absolutely fabulous!! So powerful and so true.

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon December 20, 2016 at 3:21 PM Well said, great organisation. Really, I love the first two lines in the last stanza.'Energy is Life' 'Truth is pure'...

Anne-Lise Andresen December 16, 2016 at 4:43 AM - We are all different ..... and thanks for that :) - A great poem, Phil :) - Best wishes for a peaceful Christmas for you and your family - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Phil Capitano December 17, 2016 at 12:53 PM Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful holidays. Peace.

Joseph May December 12, 2016 at 8:49 AM A philosophical look at the nature of man... Very nicely penned Phil

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 12, 2016 at 6:23 AM Great poem, Phil. Power to truth, as so aptly described in this seminal poem. A truly brilliant piece of illuminating thought. The depth of thought/simplicity of expression is a powerful combo delivered in this timeless work of poetic art. Love this poem, my poetic friend. Many blessings of love to you and yours.

Mike Hauser December 11, 2016 at 6:56 AM What a wonderful write!

Alexis Y. December 10, 2016 at 3:11 PM Hi Phil, You've penned such powerful wise lyrics.Well done. I enjoyed the read. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis Phil Capitano December 10, 2016 at 3:27 PM Thanks so much, its great to hear feedback. :)

Paloma P December 8, 2016 at 7:14 AM Some men are poets, in my estimation, the best kind! Poignantly penned perceptions Phil. Phil Capitano December 10, 2016 at 4:51 AM Thanks Paloma, always nice to have a friend and fan.

Ravi Sathasivam December 8, 2016 at 12:32 AM Excellent. Words of wisdom beautifully said here. Thoughtful write. Well done. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Sandra Haight December 7, 2016 at 7:46 PM Such wonderful words of wisdom, Phil. I enjoyed reading your powerful thoughts! Sandra

Chris Green December 7, 2016 at 11:28 AM Very cool and very true are your lyrics today Phil. This one felt good to read and I could hear a melody as I read. Phil Capitano December 7, 2016 at 11:44 AM You are too kind...thanks. :)