I toe the of self-indulgence Every I place my pen Upon the and form the words I felt but show 'til then And to I beg the question Why do I thus As one to one and to else? If I, afraid Of what the consequence of Openly my might be, I rant and rhyme and reason Do I for them or me? I there is some merit In creating for self But why place the public What is best left on the Though while I write I do not feel I pen is mine alone, Even this be misguided As are many I known Who swore, poor souls, they possessed The key to mysterious fate, in convincing some, But most could tell they did but On subjects something vague Which be unproven, or, In place of content, in tongues Yet know not whom they're for. No, I am not so; I do not feel I Some force divine, but I know That I shall never be To hold my tongue I would speak Or my words to suit the hour Or pinch a blush my cheek To my joy at love gone sour. I do not to disappoint The faith that place in me To the way to brighter days, But dark is all I see. I work for good, I for hope, No one can question my But those who listen close Can often mistake I meant. My fear, I've to realize, Is this: that I am wrong, my perception is askew, That I shyte and call it song. Perhaps always question thus, Discount my merits, thoughts, and 'Tis well, as I still go forth And see this, my vision, leads. Strong is she who her mind And it though she may not please. the audience That hears honest thoughts as these.