May 06, 2005
The road
There was a boy who knew little,
dropped into the world, bright, absorbing and imitating,
excited about everything, friendly and trusting.
Slightly different than others
in look and action. Glaringly red hair,
a beacon for taunting and bored simpletons.
Uncomfortable teen years,
never rejected, nor totally accepted. Outsider
wanting to belong, but not in keen circles.
Underachiever, bad attitude,
coasting, unstimulated, non-important things more important. Music
is all there is, but the will is not there to step forward.
College realizations,
abilites and mistakes, urgency for some purpose. Frantic
to stop the downward spiral that has become his life.
University smackdown,
group learning, group drinking, pushed to purpose and excel. Acknowledgement
achievement and excitement about the future.
Dropped back into western Canada,
excitement soon quenched again by reality. Bills
soon pile up, debt owing, entrenched into tech support.
Years pass, baby born,
priorities change and coasting resumes. Parental
now, responsibilities, goals set aside, the child takes times, gives back love.
(here he doesn't really post anything for a week, then comes up with poetry... sheesh)
Posted by Oorgo at May 6, 2005 12:43 PM|
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