Tuesday, December 13, 2016

The Victors Write the History Books, (The Losers Write the Poems)

I'm a rough draft poet 
but revisionist historian,
I'm searching for a silver frame 
that I can put my story in.
I never change my words 
because they all reflect the now in me, 
But memories I edit 
until they become what they should be. 
The truth is your perspective and the things 
you thought you see in me
has been wildly tainted, painted 
rose-colored and fancy-free. 
So keep red pen in hand and check 
that I have got the story straight-
I'm headed to the presses soon, 
so hurry, it might be too late. 

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