a poem about a poem

i want to write a poem
that defies all logic
that leaps and runs around
circling the globe
teaching it a lesson
and making man come to its senses

i want to write a poem
that rivals Shakespeare's sonnets
awes 15th Century Renaissance artists
glorifies the Industrial Revolution
marvels at our stoic creations
and issues a fair warning

i want to write a poem
that Galileo himself would have read
that would have made the Church shiver in fear
that could bring about change and order
that would make us disperse our foolish ventures
aiming it not to the mind but straight to the heart

i want to write a poem
that would encompass all my life
my miseries and sorrows of childhood
the challenges and trials i have faced growing up
the fear and uncertainty of trusting someone
the fragile heart and mind i possess

i want to write a poem
that lets me wipe the slate clean
let me get some dreams instead of nightmares
help me believe in myself and my goals
makes me realize i am a good person
instead of the asshole i potray myself to be

i want to write a poem
a poem so wonderous and magnificient
that it will be remembered through eternity
its words will be on the lips of every human being
and i will be remembered not for my mistakes but my character
to point out that i have my mishaps and flaws

i want to write a poem
to point out a simple truth
that many choose to forget or ignore
one that should always be clear and unshaking
that reminds us about ourselves and others
and helps us grow into someone better

i want to write a poem

i want to show you this

i am merely human