Funom Makama Poet Rhyme

Walking In My Shoes

 My name has spread round the neighborhood
anytime I slip and commit the slightest miscue.
The best news caption to all ears
is when the topic centers on my issue.

Their deadly words causing much pain
as they eat up every tissue.
Refusing me all opportunity to redeem myself
as all I end up doing is argue.

Catching Rebecca red handed,
Oh my best friend, even you!
knowing how she stabs me at the back
despite being attached to her like a glue
condemns me beyond redemption
and leaves me totally in black and blue.

These stories are far from being true
and their effects on me
make me dysfunctional like a statue

When considering the root of this problem
I blame myself for giving them the avenue.
Already knowing in and out of me,
they coin their versions and heavily miscontrue.

But this has got to stop!
Swallowing this mess, is long overdue.
The satisfaction and amusement,
they enjoy and accrue
is what I must face
and ensure they discontinue.

No one can be my saviour
only but I, can come to my own rescue.
I now leave my shell,
facing squarely, those who
are dedicated to my pursue.

Goodness me! The result seems quite easy
as they all hide to my subdue.
Then I realize,
I still have some virtue.

Therefore, no one should dare
treat me in disvalue
until you start walking in my shoe 

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Vince Suzadail Jr. February 14, 2014 at 10:44 AM Unless you walk that mile........... No one has the power to be judge and jury over another. You write well. Funom Makama February 14, 2014 at 12:19 PM Thanks a lot Vince

Debbie Knapp June 6, 2013 at 6:01 AM You are so right. We kind of get what we expect. Love your writing and it rings so true. ~ Debbie K. Funom Makama June 7, 2013 at 2:30 AM Thanks Debbie

Carol Eastman April 22, 2013 at 11:07 AM Clarity of purpose, and thought... plus written as one truly gifted. Keep writting. Funom Makama April 23, 2013 at 10:25 AM Thanks a lot Carol...

Pam Woolford April 15, 2013 at 7:01 AM This is very insightful Funom. You make a very good point. It is very true and something I have said in one of my poems "the only way you can know what a person goes through in their life is to walk in their shoes." This is so true. Well done x Funom Makama April 15, 2013 at 4:38 PM thanks alot pam woolford

Terry Burns April 12, 2013 at 5:29 PM No one knows a person better than themselves. Before someone judges another they should take a long look in the mirror. Your message was plain and I couldn't agree more. Nice write and thanks for your visit.Terry Funom Makama April 13, 2013 at 1:27 PM Thanks a lot Terry Burns

Christine Phillips March 31, 2013 at 11:10 PM Hi Funom, I like this piece; it is well written and resonates a powerful story.Good Job! Funom Makama April 1, 2013 at 10:14 AM Thanks a lot Christine

Tim Ryerson March 28, 2013 at 6:01 AM Great insight and wisdom shown here, Funom...'Only but I, can come to my own rescue' sums it all up very well...also I like the multiple 'ue' rhymes throughout - Tim Funom Makama March 28, 2013 at 9:25 AM thanks a lot Tim... I really do appreciate it.

Debbie Guzzi March 25, 2013 at 7:12 AM It seems life is an endless battle in one way or the other, perhaps so that when death comes we are ready to rest? Thanks so much for your input on my writes. Light & Love Funom Makama March 25, 2013 at 8:04 AM thanks a lot Debbie

Eddie Merritt March 24, 2013 at 11:07 PM This is an literary feet of art. Justly put Nd everything felt. Well done brotha well done Funom Makama March 25, 2013 at 8:04 AM thanks a lot eddie

Eddie Merritt March 24, 2013 at 10:23 PM Hh4h Funom Makama March 25, 2013 at 8:03 AM dunno wat that means, but anyway, thanks

Richard Lamoureux March 24, 2013 at 5:57 PM Reading your poem and commenting ended up as a new poem for me. You have been my muse today. Thanks so very much. Funom Makama March 25, 2013 at 8:03 AM thanks a lot Richard

Kash Poet March 24, 2013 at 6:12 AM Very nice poem here !Enjoyed the read.Thanks for your comments at my poems. Funom Makama March 24, 2013 at 6:17 AM thanks a lot Kash Poet

Richard Lamoureux March 23, 2013 at 7:59 PM They sound like tight shoes. I really liked your poem, lots to ponder here. Well done! Funom Makama March 24, 2013 at 6:08 AM Thanks a lot Richard

Andrea Dietrich March 23, 2013 at 7:20 PM Hi, Funom. You must be new here. I have not seen you before. WElcome to PoetrySoup! To walk in another's shoes is something i wish we all were able to do. Funom Makama March 24, 2013 at 6:09 AM Not really, I have been here since 2011 and as well active... So, I wouldn't say I am new. Thanks for your comment.

James Marshall Goff March 23, 2013 at 6:35 PM Hi Funom! Thanks for stopping by....nice work! Jimbo Funom Makama March 24, 2013 at 6:09 AM Thanks Jimbo

Sara Kendrick March 23, 2013 at 5:17 PM Enjoyed reading your work..The work reads as though someone is bullying you..I hope that this is not true..Thanks for stopping by..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara Funom Makama March 23, 2013 at 5:20 PM Thanks a lot sara... Actually its just a poem

Don Johnson March 23, 2013 at 4:18 PM the boots that ARE we walk in , have a different point of view, the answer is in the telling, when a history lessons due... good one mate Funom Makama March 23, 2013 at 5:21 PM Thanks a lot Don Johnson

Ndaba Sibanda March 23, 2013 at 3:30 PM Funom, this is a well thought-out piece. The construction is "virtuous", the message, the image- vivid! And the result- awesome! Funom Makama March 23, 2013 at 5:26 PM thanks a lot Ndaba

Terrell Martin March 23, 2013 at 12:34 PM Not an easy feat (no pun intended) rhyming all those words with shoe. Here's where I take my cue and say "Very nice to meet you "Fu." Seriously though, a very thought provoking poem - well done. Cheers, Terry Funom Makama March 23, 2013 at 5:29 PM thanks alot Terrell, I need not ask 'who' Ur words can never be overdue as it is nice meeting you, too!

Cortney Bartholomew March 23, 2013 at 11:55 AM excellent write! so true and honest y/f/a cortney Funom Makama March 23, 2013 at 11:57 AM thanks a lot Cortney

Anne-Lise Andresen March 23, 2013 at 11:23 AM "No one can be my saviour only but I, can come to my own rescue",so true , and well written Funom - - Have a great weekend! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Funom Makama March 23, 2013 at 11:53 AM Thanks a lot Anne Lise Andresen

Scott Howard Myers The Gypsy King March 23, 2013 at 9:09 AM Good morning.....thanks for the great words. I think it would make a great anti bullying post. Would love to share it with my friends...... But........alas, legalities, legalities. Thanks for sharing these words of written wisdom Scott Funom Makama March 23, 2013 at 10:39 AM I'm grateful Scott. Feel very free to share it with ur friends anytime u want to.