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The Rejection of the Herd

By LiteraryBear

Topics: Poetry Source: AllPoetry Original source

Standing back Observing from a far hill Watching the herd Disgusted by the idea That they are the ones that lead That they are the ones that decide That they are the ones who determine What is right and what is wrong No shepherd and one herd But I will not be part of them I refuse to be numbered I have been rejected Because I reject the norm I take one last look, Crest the hill And set out on my journey To become the shepard Written April 10th, 2002 © on Apr 10 2002 04:01 PM PST   0 • 9

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