Space, a Tribute To Wagon John

Featured Poem On Poetry Soup W/O 12/10/2018 I'm just a person not a tree to be climbed, Or trampoline to jump on when so inclined. A Frisbee I'm not, to be tossed in the wind, Or a carrier pigeon so me, please don't send. I'm no welcome mat to be laid at one's door, To wipe and be walked on like some rug on the floor; I'm not a balloon to hold anothers hot air, Nor am I a wagon to be pulled here and there. Count me not as a scapegoat when things go askew, Endeavoring to tickle my ears as you invariably do. I seek no man's pity and God made me no fool, Allowing myself to be used makes me that person's tool. Unlike the planted oak The hardiest of trees, I must be free to go, like wind, when I please. I wasn't placed here to compete in life's race, I'm just a person who requires Solitude and "Space";
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Sue Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 9:07 PM
I love it!
Oluwafisayomi  Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 9:02 AM
Beautiful you. We are all persons with our personalities that need personal expression. I hope we get the be personal as we desire.
Mcconnell Avatar
December 15, 2018 at 3:03 AM
Nice one Tom, Yes we all love solitude and space if we only could get it!, Nice rhyme and flow too.
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