Bobbe Sommer

  “Having a low opinion of yourself is not ‘modesty.’ It’s self-destruction. Holding your uniqueness in high regard is not ‘egotism.’ It’s a necessary precondition to happiness and success.” ― Bobbe Sommer

You Have Your Notions Of Me

You have your notions of meWhether it’s my rugged good looksOr I’m a notorious scalawagThough, I’m neither a hero nor a crook I’m not a man of much persuasionNor am I a wild west outlawI choose to wear the eyepatchBut I’m more of a gentleman with flaws I write fast & love slowWithout a care

A Dreamer Of Hope In This Jaded World

A dreamer of hope in this jaded world The cutting edge of a disinherited brigade Avant-garde though we’re quite tame Collecting ideas, though dusty, will never fade Manifest destiny is a crippling crutch A mere novelty for a spoilt rich kid Mankind doesn’t deserve such trumpery & these militant spirits can never be hid Be

I’m Not Worried What You Think Is Silly Or Weird

I’m not worried what you think is silly or weirdI’m not concerned with judgements nor opinionated chatterThe world exists outside any of my controlI refuse to change & become another useless natterLet me continue on & be steadfast in being meThe strength of a persevering personalityShining on with a decorous grinJaunting forth; shunning your beliefs

Thomas Jefferson

Her Loveliness

Her loveliness pressed against the glass Chained by all my opinions It is me who should be caged Monster I wish to free all that she is Please help me to release She’s a grown woman A fine woman At least could be Someday