jchpiper Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Perhaps It's Not Rebellion What is it I rebel against? Bills screaming to be paid deadlines taunting self importance, tedious demands hold sway. What is it I rebel against? Straight lines, formal rows, set bells sanctimonious-imposed order, steamrolled perfectionistic hell. What is it I rebel against? At times I suffer angst toward the conformity surrounding me, molds constraining our humanity. Each heart beats a rhythm birthed uniquely for that one, no dies cast identical beneath our flaming sun. 'Tis individuality that makes us humans whole. I pray we never lose the insubordinate soul. What is it I rebel against? Perhaps it's not rebellion; no, not at all. But life that summons up the rebel-rousing call. april 26, 2007 judith piper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megara Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 steamrolled perfectionistic hell. I really like this line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchpiper Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 Thanks kindly Megara. If there were a place of forever torment, perfectionism would be one of the torments....at least for me!!! cheers, ~carol Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life. --Anne Lamott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sojourner Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Nice Judith from one rebel to another I definately recognize that call! sojourner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathGeek Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Deep and sweet. I like it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchpiper Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 Thank ee for reading and commenting mathg and soj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Captain Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Me Doctor, Me like poem, make me feel good. Me also like Tarzan talk. .......Anyway, now that thats out of my system must say i like the poem. Correct me if im wrong but thats ABAB ryhming scheme you got there right? Always a favorite of mine, makes for a good flow imo, or maybe Im talking out me arse and its something else entire. Ferenghi ears are to blame Im sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchpiper Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 Me Doctor, Me like poem, make me feel good. Me also like Tarzan talk. .......Anyway, now that thats out of my system must say i like the poem. Correct me if im wrong but thats ABAB ryhming scheme you got there right? Always a favorite of mine, makes for a good flow imo, or maybe Im talking out me arse and its something else entire. Ferenghi ears are to blame Im sure Me talk like Tarzan too. But I like Yoda speak better. Though I my brain can't always access my Yoda. I don't think it has ABAB...I really don't know. Didn't think too much about that. Thanks for the kudos. I'm glad you liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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