I thank you

And when I made my debut
So that everyone knew
The sound of my voice
As determined by word choice

I gave what was said
From way back then
Because the past was worth recalling
As the present was evolving into my future

This blog now involves words of recency
Continued proof of my legitimacy
As a wordsmith still on a journey
Crafting prose and poesy until I’m dead on a gurney

I am grateful that you decided to travel with
The likes of me who likes to play with emotion
As it is evoked through words like a squid
Changing colors to stun predator and prey alike in the ocean

There is much more for me to learn
Of the ways that concern
Creative expression that can deafen
Loud lives meaninglessly distracted–

So if you seek quiet respite in words
That are reflective and well-deserved
Knowing what you are reading
Comes from somewhere vaguely familiar
Please stay the course with me
As I negotiate the path that is humanity