I toe the line of time I place my pen Upon the page and the words I but couldn't show 'til then And to I beg the question Why do I thus As one to one and to Someone If I, afraid Of what the consequence of Openly my might be, I rant and rhyme and reason Do I write for or me? I there is some merit In creating for self But why place before the is best left on the shelf? Though while I I do not feel that I pen is mine alone, Even this could be As are I have known Who swore, souls, that they possessed The key to mysterious fate, in convincing some, But could tell they did but prate On subjects touching something Which be unproven, or, In place of content, in tongues Yet know not whom they're for. No, I am not so; I do not I represent Some force divine, but I know That I shall never be To hold my tongue I would speak Or my words to suit the hour Or pinch a upon my cheek To feign my joy at love sour. I do not to disappoint The that others place in me To the way to brighter days, But dark is all I see. I for good, I toil for hope, No one can my intent But even who listen close Can often mistake I meant. My fear, I've to realize, Is mainly that I am wrong, my perception is askew, That I shyte and call it song. Perhaps I'll always thus, my merits, thoughts, and deeds 'Tis well, as I still go forth And see this, my vision, leads. Strong is she who her mind And it though she may not please. Fortunate the That such honest thoughts as these.