One who goes his own way

 

Poem loosely inspired by painting above which is called 'One who goes his own way' by German artist Hans Dieter 1861- 1968

I am who I am

Who else could I be,

I won't conform

To consensus reality,

These are my thoughts

Releases of self identity.

I will never lie

Falter from my ideals,

I have flaws

Some are my fault,

Many are not

Got capacity to change.

Sometimes mad

Can seem crazy,

A bender of rules

Following own path,

Drinking. smoking

Mind bending, shifting.

With consciousness rising

Emotions, feelings woken,

Mind really free and open

Often will be very unspoken,

Having been beaten and broken

Can't allow pride to be stolen.

Being blunt hate bullies

Voices of Fascists and Tories,

Cries of injustice of any genders

Pain caused by their tormenters, 

Prejudice and discrimination

Passivity devoid of reason.

Misconceptions felt in the dark

Labels that have left heavy mark,

Perceived to be half-baked, lazy

Lacking moral credibility.

Don't try to judge or misconstrue

Please accept my human nature.

Containing light that shines

Wanting to brighten days,

I can be a decent friend

Offer kindness, compassion,

Unless pushed too far

Driven close to the edge.

We are all different

With our own realities, 

Uniqueness of perception

Routes of variable direction,

So follow your own blazing star

I will carry on chasing mine.