This one came out a little weird. Not rhyming at first but changed towards the end. That as well as the context gave me a title after the fact. I guess it could go for a short bio too as all statements are true. I just wanted to add a little humor to cut through some of the darkness that is my real inspiration for much of my writing although the dark poems are a bit better in my humble opinion… just trying something different. Anyway, here it is!
I never learned to swim
I don’t even know how to float
You will never catch me at a pool
Or at the edge of a lake
I know exactly how to stay in my place
Which is nowhere near deep waters
I don’t know how to make good biscuits
I know all the steps but
Somehow they never come out of the oven
Edible
I know exactly how to stay in my place
And keep my teeth at the same time
I refuse to drive on the expressway
At least I won’t do it alone
My sense of direction is practically non-existent
I would never find my way home
I know exactly how to stay in my place
Which is to sit on the passenger’s side and hope for the best
I have never been on an airplane
I have an irrational fear of heights
I don’t like the idea of being off of the ground
Nowhere comes to mind
When thinking of places to visit that require a plane ticket
I know just how to stay in my place
When I want to travel, I read a book
A roller coaster ride for me is just a fantasy
That is the only possible way
For me to make this accomplishment without
Turning green, throwing up, or dying from sheer terror
Once again, off of the ground is a no – no
So is moving at very high speed
I will continue to stay in my place
And be happy for others who enjoy what I don’t do
I have no problem with slightly living
Vicariously through
As long as I am satisfied with myself
No problem should be posed for you
I know where my place is and I will stay there
My pride is stored on a shelf
I will simply stick to what I do know
Because I am good enough at it to share
Apr 30, 2013 @ 04:22:30
Thank you for following me
Apr 30, 2013 @ 09:41:21
You’re quite welcome