Weirdos

One thing I have learned in adulthood
Is that were all a little strange
 each of us, a bit misunderstood
The severity has it's range

Once you become a socialite 
People expose their inner truth
You witness them at twilight
Or perhaps their lack of cooth

We encompass unique impurities
Living in the shadow of what we market
We clothe our insecurities
Or our faults become target

Behind every beautiful face
There lives a weeping soul
We keep it in its place
While spiraling out of control

Ever notice how most people seem normal ?
That is, the first time you meet
Dressed in their best and formal
Their head down to their feet

With time, the normalcy fades
Their inner weirdo rings
It shocks you like a hand of spades
When the fat lady sings
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Johnson Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 6:08 PM
Strolled down your list of poems. Hmm, Weirdo's, caught my attention. :) So nice to see a self effacing commentary about a search into the human psyche. Peace. :)
Kiser Avatar
May 9, 2015 at 3:40 PM
I give this a '7', it has an important message that I wish everyone could grasp. Beautiful.
Pinet Avatar
April 27, 2015 at 2:01 PM
Good structure with a natural cadence that welcomes the reader and enlist further exploration. Emile.
Mumo Avatar
April 27, 2015 at 7:02 AM
An unputdownable piece. 7++!
Hopper Avatar
April 27, 2015 at 9:28 AM
;) thanks!
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