I'll Always Be Me

[John Barnett]

It's been 20 years since I came on the scene
And the world is now so cruel and mean
But I'm still a warrior, still walking the streets
Still fighting my battle, still praying on my knees
The world is not thy friend she said to me
I knew it to be the truth that I couldn't see
Sharpened blades spiral to my spine
Still I don't slow down, 'cause now's my time
This is my hour to rise and shine
In a world that I shall soon call mine
Now don't get me wrong, I am but a man
A man who plans to stand with the power in his hand
To take on the world, one versus a zillion
To work my way up to collect my billion
Pipe dream or reality, it's all the same
Life isn't just a test, but in a sense, it's a game
With instructions and booklets to pave the way
To bring me to life for one glorious day
When I shall be the man that I have chosen to be
When it's all said and done, I'll always be me

[bloodredtears]

hey john...another wonderful piece...i really enjoyed the last three lines of this...great job!

[Alex'z Death Chic]

'Sharpened Blades spiral to my spine'

I love that line!!!

[::..::FoX::..::]

Yeah this was a nice "coming of age" poem, if you know what I mean, great job John!

[amberputis]

hey i really like this...i like your strong determination and desire for what it is you want or have in life, good stuff!

[John Barnett]

Thanks guys

[Mikepoet]

Hell yeah. "On you feet for honesty or on your knees conformaty"...I think that was metal Church or some Metal band from the early 90's, either way it seemed to fit my impression of what you were saying. Hell yeah.

[John Barnett]

All right.