BEING NUTS

BEING NUTS

It is amazing, being nuts

A treasury for wordsmiths

It takes a little bit of guts

A number of 'what ifs' and 'buts'

So much for me to play with!

It's not embarrassing or sad

It's just my life, come join me!

I forgive you if you're a tad

Surprised at all my glee, that

Is just okay, I forgive thee

Too much tiptoeing isn't good

Just tell me I'm a nutter

No silken gloves, don't try to soothe

Believe me, being nuts is food

For poetry from the gutter

I smile at you, a crooked smile

Cuz I nod, it's a challenge

To be just me, try for a while

Be crazy, be a nut with style

Be for a while unbalanced

There's too much greyness all around
The world needs paint with colour
A little noise, no solid ground
Some sane insanity is sound
So throw away that collar

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Poem by Darren White

December 21, 2016