Rebel Rebel

…I republish this piece today in fond memory of John…

 

“we all shine on, like the moon, and the stars, and the sun”

 

Rebel Rebel

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I’ll not listen
not be shackled
not be handled
not be ruled

I’ll not be managed
nor be played
manipulated
or be fooled

you sure as hell
will not tell
me

who
what
where
when
how

or why

what you offer
I’m not taking

your extended hand
I am not shaking

the world I walk
is of my making

and

I will not have it
any other way

your iron fist
I destroyed it

your sage advice
I avoid it

you can
rant
rave
condemn
and preach

your approval
I do not beseech

I seek only
my good counsel

I’ll not succumb
to might
or muscle

not be swayed
by your slick hustle

I am a man
of my own mind

and I will live
as my own man

this is all
I want to be

well-traveled
loved

and free

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rob kistner © 2008

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image at top entitled: “Lennon”

10/9/40 – 12/8/80

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…inspired by writing prompt #54, found at “readwritepoem”.