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Array ( [sid] => 103042 [catid] => 1 [aid] => mick [title] => I walk alone [time] => 2005-08-08 23:45:50 [hometext] => This is my response to people who try to control me [bodytext] => I am the star with in the corner of the sky
I am the flower blooming when the others die
I am the rain that falls from the ground to sky
I know that cause i walk all so all alone

Like the present given twenty years too late
or the clothes we wear that are so out of date
and the last bird to begin it''s long migrate
I am that way cause i walk alone

My elders think that they should change me
to them I do not measure up
They only want me to be like them
because they think that something's wrong

My views are different than theirs are
I do not think that is so bad
I get to make my own mistakes
and not the same ones that they did

I am the wind that swirls in circles from no where
I am the one who screams and still no one will hear
I am the touchdown thrown for which no one will cheer
I am that way because I walk so all alone

I am the tree that decides to grow upside down
I am the moon that changes tides with in the ground
Though I am not sure of what I am gonna be
I know I will make that choice for me

Note- When I grew up my elders tried to coerce me into being like them (where I lived where I worked etc) and this was my response to them. Today it is still my response to any who would try to force change in any one that does not want to change. It is up to that person to make their own mistakes and to be different so long as they respect others feelings that are different than theirs. I started writing this song 5 or 6 years ago and in a lot of ways it is still unfinished. I do not think it ever will be. (In front of each line that begins I am put the silent words "To you") [comments] => 9 [counter] => 322 [topic] => 34 [informant] => Archie [notes] => [ihome] => 0 [alanguage] => english [acomm] => 0 [haspoll] => 0 [pollID] => 0 [score] => 10 [ratings] => 2 [editpoem] => 1 [associated] => [topicname] => SongLyrics )

I walk alone

Contributed by Archie on Monday, 8th August 2005 @ 11:45:50 PM in AEST
Topic: SongLyrics

I am the star with in the corner of the sky
I am the flower blooming when the others die
I am the rain that falls from the ground to sky
I know that cause i walk all so all alone

Like the present given twenty years too late
or the clothes we wear that are so out of date
and the last bird to begin it''s long migrate
I am that way cause i walk alone

My elders think that they should change me
to them I do not measure up
They only want me to be like them
because they think that something's wrong

My views are different than theirs are
I do not think that is so bad
I get to make my own mistakes
and not the same ones that they did

I am the wind that swirls in circles from no where
I am the one who screams and still no one will hear
I am the touchdown thrown for which no one will cheer
I am that way because I walk so all alone

I am the tree that decides to grow upside down
I am the moon that changes tides with in the ground
Though I am not sure of what I am gonna be
I know I will make that choice for me

Note- When I grew up my elders tried to coerce me into being like them (where I lived where I worked etc) and this was my response to them. Today it is still my response to any who would try to force change in any one that does not want to change. It is up to that person to make their own mistakes and to be different so long as they respect others feelings that are different than theirs. I started writing this song 5 or 6 years ago and in a lot of ways it is still unfinished. I do not think it ever will be. (In front of each line that begins I am put the silent words "To you")

Copyright © Archie ... [ 2005-08-08 23:45:50]
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Re: I walk alone (User Rating: 1 )
by shelby on Monday, 8th August 2005 @ 11:48:37 PM AEST
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this is hard hitting. I relate to this so deeply. WOuld love to hear this put to music I would buy a copy first hand

Michelle

Re: I walk alone (User Rating: 1 )
by emystar on Monday, 8th August 2005 @ 11:53:37 PM AEST
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It takes a brave mom or pop to let the birds fly wh's time.
A very good write even tho sad.
Normal is just a setting on the dryer so I've spent a life time trying to break the mold of normal.
huggs,
emy
I too walk alone by choice.

Re: I walk alone (User Rating: 1 )
by LickaLolipop on Tuesday, 9th August 2005 @ 12:01:50 AM AEST
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Awww..
Archie, I LOVED IT.
I love all of your poetry :)
You're an extremely good writer.
Keep up the awesome writing hun.

-- Sarah

Re: I walk alone (User Rating: 1 )
by anitajames on Tuesday, 9th August 2005 @ 12:11:27 AM AEST
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as a woman who defied her family every step of the way, I say good for you. Older doesn't always mean smarter. Love your work.

Re: I walk alone (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Tuesday, 9th August 2005 @ 12:56:34 AM AEST
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This is a very cool song! I know exatly what you mean, walk alone my man, walk alone!

Re: I walk alone (User Rating: 1 )
by venkat on Tuesday, 9th August 2005 @ 01:37:23 AM AEST
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'I am the wind that swirls in circles from nowhere'...that is what the spirit of freadom behind this poem...
thoroughly enjoyable write;-)venkat

Re: I walk alone (User Rating: 1 )
by Vampirequeen on Tuesday, 9th August 2005 @ 01:53:00 AM AEST
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wow amazing write

Re: I walk alone (User Rating: 1 )
by Fionndruinne on Wednesday, 10th August 2005 @ 03:22:35 AM AEST
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Well written. I like the many comparisons drawn. I also know the feeling, for I have grown up with a parent who seeks to control and shape me into a mold that I cannot fit into. It hasn't been easy, but this healthy kind of defiance, born of wisdom rather than pride, helps. Keep it up.

Andrew

Re: I walk alone (User Rating: 1 )
by secretwind on Tuesday, 23rd August 2005 @ 10:43:42 PM AEST
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yes your flow is much more on balance than mine
but that's just my way.
excellent write

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