I Write Poems

I was born in foulest pit, the rancid smell ne'er ceased,
All dark decay around me, walled in my dark fell beasts
But even as a youngling I heard rumor of the light
That could change the utter blackness into dazzling rays so bright
When at first my wings developed I began to formulate a plan
One day I would rise far above the place where I was banned.
When at last the time it came for me now to ascend,
My greatest hope to realize true love and find a friend
I flapped and pushed with all my might against the foulest air.
To my surprise as I did rise my lips uttered a prayer.
Please let this cage now open and fill my heart with hope!
Let me find my truest love and let us both elope!
At my last word the light it heard and cage now opened wide,
Then she came grandly floating in with smile so pure and bright!
As I beheld her countenance years melted off my frame!
I leapt with utter gladness I left behind my shame!
But when she saw the face that was now looking back at her,
She looked so horrified that she slammed the cage in fear.
'twas then I felt myself begin to plummet back to earth
All the hope that I was feeling had now crumbled into dirt.
E'er since have I long wondered what happened that ill day,
When I thought that true beauty was in my life to stay?
For a minute I felt lovely so delirious with joy.
Oh what a real fine fool I was my soul was now destroyed.
When I was feeling beautiful she saw me hideous instead
When I thought my grin wonderful she looked upon with dread
When at last my carcass came to rest in deep dark place
The reality that eluded me now shows true upon my face.
I find acceptance here among the insults and abuse.
I'm the Sovereign of the Slovenly the King of all Refuse...