The Life of an Individualist

A.M. Morgan
Use to traveling alone

Popularity for it is often an unfamiliar tone

Doesn't consider its beauty a necessity

Is labeled eccentric and not what heads turn to see

Has a pretty good mind

But opened eyes don't always appreciate its essence

It's a disappointment to those who love ideal measurements

To the dismay of many it moves in silence without a trace

However, it creates a buzz by its unforgettable face

It would probably be a sprinter in a long distance race

It does not apologize for being what it is

Nor in a crowded room does it desire to live

Forward and direct in testimony it will be

But some people will question its sincerity

It finds comfort in being considered a rarity

This is a not a conformer's tale for those who need some clarity

This is the story of an individualist who is both admired and ridiculed

Judge it if you will but to its own unique soul it will remain true

Published by A.M. Morgan

A.M. Morgan is a New Orleans native who enjoys creative writing and the performing arts.  View profile

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  • Greg Seltz12/3/2009

    Do you consider yourself an individualist?

  • Michael Thompson10/13/2009

    Yes, and for an individualist however, sometimes freedom's just another word for "nothing left to lose."

  • Dena E. Bolton8/5/2009

    Really good.

  • Alban Mehling8/4/2009

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  • Tammy White7/31/2009

    Nice:)

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper7/18/2009

    Excellent :)

  • GUIENT7/14/2009

    WOW! A truly beautiful writing. Simple yet expressive. This is just another gem in your collection of jewels.

  • Justice Lives Not7/13/2009

    Awesome in every way! You have poetically described my way of life to a tee! I'd rather be a lone individual that a clone in a crowd! Again, stellar job!

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