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Non-conformist
by Ed Matlack → (All Poetry by Ed Matlack)
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Non-conformist…


 


They who do not conform,


Though they sometimes on their knees perform,


Sometimes they are a beautiful art form,


Therein they have to change and transform…


 


To follow in the footsteps of their guru,


They must first adhere to the law of the giver,


For they do become baptized in the blood river,


Cold it is so much, they do quiver…


 


The messenger does cometh,


They do believe on him as they do succumbth,


To his power, his strength but he is scum,


Don’t follow his path, don’t be a conformist


       © ed ~ 1/22/05


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 Reviews of "Non-conformist"
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on January 27, 2005
Zippity-doo-da! Hurray! Hot Diggity! (who, in their right mind would copy me?... I ask ya! hehe)

Conformity is for those with no imagination. They want to "fit in" and be "accepted"... validated. Phooey! Van Gogh, Einstein, Beethoven, and the Wright Brothers... all nonconformists, all laughed at, all criticized. The world is always made better by those who listen to their "different drummer" Eddie M... Thank goodness! Great piece, dear heart! katy xox.

Reviewed by Ian Thorpe
Reviewed on January 23, 2005
FROM:The Life of Brian
Brian:
"You don't have to do what anybody tells you, you must think for yourselves"
Crowd (as one):
"Yes master, we must think for ourselves.
History suggests you might be flogging a dead horse on this one Ed.
best
Ian

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on January 23, 2005
Well what a dull world this would be if we were all alike and hey I kind of like the individuals here. Would not make them over for nothing.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on January 23, 2005
Everyone should truly follow their own path - as you always seem to do, my friend.

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on January 23, 2005
The greatest non conformer ever, is the path to tread..

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on January 22, 2005
Great message in this one "Extremely Difficult" You !~!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on January 22, 2005
Yes one must be careful who they listen to.

Reviewed by Danielle Mundy
Reviewed on January 22, 2005
I like the message in this, Ed. Conformity would be the death of true art, in my oppinion :) Enjoyed this


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