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Identity

to say that i am fed up now

would be a gross distortion.

blithe ignorance, i can't allow

to grow in same proportion

as thoughts that now let peons hold

onto bold misconceptions

that they alone do know this world

through cliche-formed perceptions.

 

take heed, blind fool, raise up thy head

and know the truth unknowing.

in lieu of fables, you'll instead

give seed to thoughts through sowing.

saddle up, then. take this ride

into the fields of fortune

where wealth is found to be inside

one's own mind's doled self portion.

 

if you shall find that you've not found

conceptions worth protecting

the cursory heart to own you're bound

since base you keep rejecting.

i'd liken you to one that's blind

t'were that not false relating.

at least the sightless seem to find

true art through innovating.

 

this path you've wound has been well formed

by all who've passed before you

the world beyond appears malformed

try harder now, eschew

all prior trends that formed this square

high time you shall contend.

ambivalence should you beware

now know, and don't pretend.

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derek-miller
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Published
Feb 24, 2011
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