A sweaty-toothed madman-
That's what I am, I guess.
I am no Whitman fan,
My yawp, nevertheless,
Sounds loud and clear above
The heads of those who sleep.
Deviancy I love-
Conformity won't keep
Me warm, no web of lies
Can wrap as snug and tight
As the blanker truth buys.
It's cheap; Mentally light
To express who you are-
Shine honest and brightly.
Blow those shut doors ajar-
Never go quietly
Into that good, final night.
"With much impropriety,
Join us in our human fight."
-- Dead Poets Society
Mar 6
Mar 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM UTC
A sweaty-toothed madman-
That's what I am, I guess.
I am no Whitman fan,
My yawp, nevertheless,
Sounds loud and clear above
The heads of those who sleep.
Deviancy I love-
Conformity won't keep
Me warm, no web of lies
Can wrap as snug and tight
As the blanker truth buys.
It's cheap; Mentally light
To express who you are-
Shine honest and brightly.
Blow those shut doors ajar-
Never go quietly
Into that good, final night.
"With much impropriety,
Join us in our human fight."
-- Dead Poets Society
Wow, wonder which movie I watched to inspire this one. Truly a mystery. Lol.
In all seriousness, I did enjoy the movie :3
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