Literary Quotation No. 2

“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” 

-- Stephen King

Spoken Word Poetry: Winning

Where do I begin?

On the same quest, but tired of the mess

People don’t understand the lies they create

Or the second-hand hate that they constantly equate with being too kind

High school, middle school, office cubicles

Not understanding the notion or emotions

Of the potion that is love

Fuel for our souls, goals for our next moves

But the mirror is your critic

The critic that never lies, never shows you the right light

So you spend days and days

Discovering an identity

Bracing for change

Bracing yourself for love

Oh, I wanted love

But I’m here to say that I don’t believe in failure

Because it all starts over, starts where it begins

With the bullies and the athletes

The gym class winners and the marathon sprinters

The irrational coach, the random stranger on the street

The one who would approach, but laugh and leave

Trying to deceive

I knew they could fight, but I would never believe

That nice guys finished last

So I gave it my all

No matter if I was right or wrong

Forget the rules and stop holding doors

And stay away from being eager

Quit now, you haven’t even seen her

But do I want to conform?

Keep your head up and your eyes wide

Standing side by side, never even try to hide

Until you’re holding her hand

And maybe you can’t understand it now

But I have just won

Favorite Spoken Word Piece

Phil Kaye - "She Asks Me"