Can you?
Can you beat upon
the generational drum?
Listen with
deep intention to all voices
of doubt. Notice:
do they speak with your voice?
If so, listen with an open heart--
be eager to prove yourself wrong.

If these doubts speak
with other's tongues:
refuse them with your actions
if ever your words.

I say: beat, goddammit!
Beat upon your drum!
Beat with your heart--
find your vibration
& remember now
until forever
that those who
sing the truth,
beat the truth,
& love the truth
are and will ever be
outstanding.