Flawed Thoughts & Imperfect Perspectives
A Book of Motivational & Inspirational Poetry
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Contents Under Pressure (Can’t Let Them Down) Feel stuck in the same spot Looking at how low my change has got In this world, money makes people look cool Which is why I constantly stay hot Remaining undervalued Which is why I so much value The encouraging labels of relatives Such a great feeling it gives To know that I’m thought of so highly To know that these negatives in my life don’t define me Nor do they determine where I’m going I know that right now my vehicle’s at a pit stop But there’s still no need for towing My fear is showing The fear of letting my supporters down Watching mouth corners frown Like the sun in the afternoon, I just can’t go down I can’t go around Feeling down and sorry for me This is starting to be An even harder race than it started to be And what pierces my mind Are the external uplifts of surpassing past markers Actually putting words into action Doing more than the past talkers Constantly hearing how I’m extraordinary and great Sometimes the belief just isn’t transferred Everyday being slowed down in pace With all eyes on me like I’m an atheist pastor Speaking contradicting words to a Christian congregation My point simply is I’m falling short of the set expectations It was always my expectation That I’d make it big someday Somehow, someway I’d make it big in at least one-way But opportunities slimmed From boulevards and highways to dead-ends and one-ways And now I’m working Sunday through Sunday Instead of some relaxing with time passing I’m at a loss for any and all fun days Now I’m forced to meet the goals set by onlookers Beating the odds set by Vegas and Atlantic City bookers And if that goal is missed or fallen short of I feel looked down upon like inner-city hookers Like I never had anything accomplished Those to whom this is all revealed may be astonished But the truth is, I’m merely putting on a show Faking it ‘til I make it Besides me—myself and I are the only ones that would know Relaying my plans Sharing my focus But here is where I stand I’m not the one who chose this Instead, I am the dream of parents, families, and friends The reason why in early ages I had no friends Because while Ms. So-and-so’s son was failing out She’d take me as her own, or at least pretend Treating their offspring with scorn then Peers, in turn, looked at me with scorn then It was sworn then That I was meant for greatness Never knew how to take this But I could never let them down and make them faithless And it still happens now I’m the favorite to make it out and do it all But it’s not happening now What happens now Is that I am a lived out dream to many Sorted out upon opening the box Placed with the Good away from the Plenty The spectators are many Waiting to see if I’ll hit the game-winner Or be the game’s winner Hoping that I’m not the same, come winter But I have a rocky road to travel Several parts of the plan have unraveled Despite my good intention My foundation’s been shaken and rattled Maybe a test of my fortitude Not being rude But maybe this will wake up those mentioned Help them to realize that their “support” is also pressure, too
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“Flawed Thoughts & Imperfect Perspectives” is a book intended to poetically express the ideas and feelings of many that are brought forth by way of a bold and unashamed writer, W.A. Gordon. The poems of this book explore several facets, centering tightly around the lives that many people live, but choose to reserve their opinion or beliefs on. The book is divided into two sections (“Love” and “Life”) and also includes a “bonus” section (“Dedication”). Each poem that has been included in this collection is nothing short of a open window into the life, or at least viewpoint, of the plainspoken author. The range of topics allow all readers to embrace an idea to identify with, a different outlook to consider, or even simply a feeling of knowing that their idea is not as “flawed” or “imperfect” as the title humorously suggests. Even though similarly fashioned works are grouped together for continuity, each poem has its own story to tell. The creativity of the flow of words carefully selected to construct each selection, keeps the reading of “Flawed Thoughts & Imperfect Perspectives” entertaining and sure to draw out laughs, tears, and other feelings that all can appreciate. Sit back and read this book that was so candidly constructed, but carefully considered for all to enjoy, be inspired, and encourage those who need or seek it.
About the Author
W.A. Gordon has never claimed to live a perfect life, but instead openly embraces the fact that it has been quite the opposite. Having been born and raised on the eastside of Cleveland, Ohio, going against all odds to embark upon a life of overcoming one obstacle after another, it is no surprise that his labor of love would come to fruition. It is through his "flawed" perspective that he writes his poetry and expresses points of view that often so many are apprehensive to share. The poems that W.A. writes vary over an array of topics, venturing through love, life, and faith. Each piece shares common thought by way of creative wordplay and witty outtakes. Poems such as “Scared to Succeed”, that express the overlooked fear of success, and “I’m Sorry”, serving up an apology for past love mishaps, break open the hard coating of standard male bravado, exposing the reality that many people face but are unwilling to make known to others. It is with great courage and a candid voice that W.A. Gordon breaks new ground, with a style that is sure to draw in readers of all sorts with his fresh approach, opening closed ears and eyes with an artistic technique that can be compared to few if any at all. His work intertwines the need to be inspired and the fight for self-improvement. Enjoy the work of this writer who has opened his soul for his readers to partake in and even empathize with. His concept may not be revolutionary, but the manner in which he presents it will assuredly whet the appetites of readers of an array of genres.