I toe the line of Every I place my pen Upon the page and form the I felt but couldn't 'til then And to I beg the question Why do I masquerade As one to one and to Someone If I, afraid Of what the of stating my cause might be, When I rant and rhyme and Do I write for or me? I believe there is merit In creating for self But why place before the What is left on the shelf? Though while I write I do not that I pen is mine alone, Even this could be As are many I known Who swore, poor souls, they possessed The key to man's fate, in convincing some, But most could tell did but prate On subjects touching vague Which be unproven, or, In place of content, in tongues Yet know not whom speaking for. No, I am not so; I do not feel I Some force divine, but still I That I never be content To hold my tongue when I would Or change my to suit the hour Or pinch a blush my cheek To feign my joy at gone sour. I do not to disappoint The faith others place in me To the way to brighter days, But sometimes is all I see. I work for good, I for hope, No one can my intent But even those who close Can often what I meant. My fear, come to realize, Is this: that I am wrong, my perception is askew, That I shyte and call it song. Perhaps I'll question thus, my merits, thoughts, and deeds 'Tis well, long as I go forth And see this, my vision, leads. Strong is she who her mind And speaks it she may not please. Fortunate the That hears such thoughts as these.