I’m not real needy anymore
don’t really need to be cuddled
better not to hold me to tight
making me feel caged in ~
I’ve got things to do
places to see,
learn and know what I can
maybe give more than I took
before the darkness sets in ~
I have changed with age
judging and forgiving others
not high on my list
listening and understanding
brings way more release
more relief I’ve found within
the process of acceptance ~
I’ve grown tired of the IQ kick
whether da Vinci, Einstein
or Shakespeare
were more intelligent
who freakin’ cares
one thing is for sure
they all had the gift of curiosity
to know living and then create
what’s novel through individuality ~
I’m in older years being me
not someone lost in the crowd
daily putting in my time
captivated by the wave of norm
like that complacent drone
begging a fraction of self-worth
some mention of once was
briefly remembered
as if I’m someone in death
peace out
Words by ~Keith Alan Hamilton~