~ VIGILANTE ~
I am a vigilante, in my own life's story
Taking aim at myself, denying myself glory
Undermining, my own success
Assuring, I do not get required rest
I am the instigator of personal fights
Fighting myself, in my dreams at night
I am a vigilante, going against
What I know to be right...
I write thousands of pages, but never finish the book
I notate bold songs, but leave out the hook
Then, wonder why I do this to myself
And instead of studying, leave the books on the shelf
I travel the world, learn much about so many things
But stunt my ambition, when figuring what it all means
I am a vigilante, diseasing my life
With the strangest of things...
Now, at life's end, I begin to fathom my shortcomings
Interpret the enigmatic, comprehend my beginnings
I can see the truth, in that which has narrowed my road
I intuit the wisdom in the barriers, that helped me grow old
And know the strength I've gained, in not gaining glory
For it's the struggle that paints, a powerful history
And I, Vigilante, have lived a uniquely rewarding life's story...
Tony Taylor
* another work in progress
Â
Like 7 Pin it 3
Support CosmoFunnel.com
You can help support the upkeep of CosmoFunnel.com via PayPal.
Comments
Yup Tony u & I are kinda thinkin similar thought with our pen lately â¤ď¸đâ¤ď¸Pinned to read again my friendÂ
Yep!!...I noticed that too JILL!!.....thanx so much for taking the time to read and offer your impressions my friend......I really appreciate your insights!!......Lots of Love......T xo : )
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸My kind penfriend xxx
YAY!!...Thanx HJ!!....that's one of my favorite comments!!.....VERY much appreciated!!......your cyber-friend and admirer.......T xo : )
Wonderful pome Tony as always big support from me
Why Thank You Sir GREGORY!!....Smiles......appreciated brother!!......T xo : )
The whole of life is really just a work in progress....experiences teaching us new things on the way...the struggles perhaps teaching us more than we ever wanted to know and age perhaps seasoning our view of our own personal journey. I love this Tony! it's mellowness is like a warming blanket..your pen is producing it's usual magic my friend and as always is such a pleasure to read..and read again. Stay safe always my friend. Lodigiana x
Awesome!!....Thank you LODIGIANA!!....for the 'perfect' interpretation of this piece.....I'm having a hard time being understood these days.....thank god for writers like you!!.......I miss the old days of Cosmo!!......Miss you girlfriend!!.......Big Smiles!!.......T xo : )
Lifeâs personal evolution born out of pain and suffering. Great intuitive write.
Amen Sir JOHN!!......I Love the way you just said exactly what Lodigiana said....only you did it in 9 words!! LOL!!......thanx and stay groovy brother!!......Lots of Love......T xo : )
Tony a wonderful write a poetic retrospective look back brilliantly and boldly delivered, a joy to read then reread and absorb every little nuance.
And I love your well chosen and sublime title.
I have a lot of catching up to day and will do tomorrow and Saturday.
Thank you for writing and sharing and five deserved stars and pinned for another reread for there is a lot to take in and never rush or speed read a poem. Any poem.
Thanks again good Tony and I wish you well sir.
Â
Thank you SHAUN!!...it seems that each time you comment on one of my poems the more I understand your deep appreciation for poetry.....not just as a support system for online support of your own work....but because you have a love the art form itself!!.....THAT, is a rare thing these days...it is such an underappreciated form of artistic self expression....I feel there is much for us discuss in our future's.......thanx again dear poet brother......talk soon!!......your cyber-friend and admirer......T xo : )
Hi Tony, another excellent piece of philosophical writing on life! Px
Thanx so much PRATIBHA!!.....so good to hear from you my friend.....Lots of Love!!........T xo : )