I toe the of self-indulgence time I place my pen Upon the and form the words I felt but couldn't '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 of stating my cause might be, When I rant and and reason Do I write for or me? I there is some merit In creating for self But why before the public is best left on the shelf? Though while I write I do not feel I pen is mine alone, Even could be misguided As are many I have Who swore, poor souls, that they The key to mysterious fate, Succeeded in some, But most could tell they did but 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 I represent Some divine, but still I know That I shall never be To hold my tongue when I speak Or change my words to suit the Or pinch a upon my cheek To feign my joy at love sour. I do not to disappoint The faith others place in me To lead the way to 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 what I meant. My fear, come to realize, Is mainly this: I am wrong, my perception is askew, That I write shyte and it song. Perhaps I'll 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 speaks it she may not please. Fortunate the That such honest thoughts as these.