I am a hyperactive architect
constructing tall cacophonies to stand
against the thumb of culture's howling winds,
which seek to blow me back to life's demands:
to be pragmatic, diligent, keen,
walking with purpose, teeter between
uniqueness and conformity.
Um... hello. Have you met me?
I come from banjo-picking bluegrass jams,
where chaos fondles order, tune meets din.
I sprouted strong from soil steeped in whimsy,
With touches of Quixote, Holmes, and Finn.
Like Rainsford foiled that beast upon his trail,
I’ll guard my precious chaos tooth and nail.