i never understood... <br />the need to be popular, <br />to be the 'in' thing, <br />to be cool, to be hip, <br />never understood the need <br />for fame... <br />never waited to be patted <br />on the back, <br />never wanted to be followed... <br /> <br />i am what i am! <br />nothing more, nothing less. <br />a common man, <br />with a common heart, <br />a common soul, <br />and common hard working hands. <br />i can honestly say <br />that i have lived, <br />i have loved, <br />i have given past <br />the point of giving, <br />i have tried my wings <br />on countless occasions... <br />many times i fell, <br />but a few times i have flown! <br />i have forgiven, <br />and asked for forgiveness. <br />i believe what i believe, <br />and have stood up in spite of. <br />i am a man!<br /><br />Eric Cockrell<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-am-a-man-9/
