Some Times

Some times I write

Some times I ramble

Some times I even gamble

What comes, why it comes, and where it goes

Oft times I do not know

I have no way of knowing what it is plotting

Why it is I, who was chosen; to what or to whom, am I beholding?

To what purpose or purposes

Why it is me doing what I feel compelled to do?

and

Why is it not you?

I feel constantly watched and protected

From what I have not yet detected

From whom I fear not

Although I know I must stay aware

To do the things I do, to dare

and

Yet, my hair stands on end and then it begins again

To what end?

So I write and I ramble hopefully

I may even get to gamble

A thought by Sindbad the Sailor Man

— Sinbadthesailorman, Nov 27, 2007

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: U.S. A. Indiana, Valparaiso, USA

Favorite Poets: Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Carl Sandburg these I have read some And so Many More. I have no Favorite or any that I dislike. Whom I consider to be poets; of course there are many Dark and hateful souls, who would cry out and to I will lend an ear, but some. They just leave a awful taste in my heart that I can not bear to read twice. Let alone as many times I would do normally; as I must.

Critiques

waterdragon

18 years 6 months ago

Quite interesting!

I know these feelings well, and think you have captured them nicely! Some questions: Are you odd capitalizations intentional? e.g. "some times I even Gamble", or "To what End?" Also, do you mean "complied" or do you mean "compelled"? I think if you added a few commas in various places, this would be an even cleaner, better poem than it already is. I look forward to reading more of your work, o Sailor Man! Reverend Bec Hudson Shine Your Light It's the ONLY Way to Get Rid of the Darkness!

Sinbadthesailorman

18 years 5 months ago

I really don't know why I have a tendancy to cap a lot when I

write A show of enfesses I guess and complied is it not the past tense of compelled? Or did I miss use it here I am weak in english a person Because A was set back in first grade because I could not comprehend the spelling but by memorization I learn to read By the the time the Read instructor Got done with Me the tests said I could read and comprehend a 3yrd colleage level but couldn't spell Dick As in See Dick Run see Jane Run See Spot Run Dick Always came out Dcik Jean And Spot to this day I dont know why I could spell Spot before the other two the Oxycotin and other drugs smacked me back down A bit For I really do have problems with short term memory This might be one of the reason my wife was getting so up set with me But I never could put it toghter when taking the drugs for my back Have been on and off every kind of drug but now only beer and wine But I dont drink alot because it seem to hamper my memory too like where am I today verse where I was last night Plus Im only guessing when I do use commas and smei colons I know they belong there some where I just can't remember where excatoly Thanx Donnie /Sinbad

waterdragon

18 years 5 months ago

I understand!

I think you are dyslexic, and that is why you have difficulty. I have found a couple of websites that may be of use to you. Here's a quote off of one of them: "I was ... mislabelled-labelled as thick, dumb and stupid, when at school. I have a problem with what some Teachers say about labelling as more often than not they label the children anyway but don't tell anyone. I would much prefer a label that we ALL know about than one of theirs that only they know about. It should not be some sort of bad secret. I and my children are proud to be Dyslexic now that we understand what it is and what gifts we have." Nicky Woodward, Adult Co-ordinator, East Sussex Dyslexia Association. I did a search on "help for dyslexia", and there are a large number of websites on the subject. Hope you don't mind, but I offer you here a couple of links you may find of interest and value: http://www.dyslexiahelp.co.uk/DYSLEXIA%20TEACHING%20RESOURCES%20AND%20LINKS.HTM http://www.learningbreakthrough.com/index.php?page=11x_dyslexia&gclid=CMay3r3OqJACFQp7PAodRmzw8g And "compelled" is the word you want, not "complied", I think. To feel compelled is to feel like you must do something, while complied means to have act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes Example: "You must comply or else!" Hope this helps, because you have a real talent that will just shine as you get helped with uncrossing the crossed wires between what amazing things are in your mind and how they come out on paper. I look forward to more from you! Peace! Reverend Bec Hudson Shine Your Light It's the ONLY Way to Get Rid of the Darkness!

Sinbadthesailorman

15 years 11 months ago

Thanks Rev I not only see things back wards

But, the reading teacher pumped me up while my 1st grade teacher, try to tear me down. Two different styles of teaching, but she the 1st grade teacher caught it whatever it was back then. Back then the reading teacher taught me to speed read and to go on auto pilot, I think she called it. Which just meant catching the words that did not make sense or fit. I wish I would have stay in practice, but as you can imagine. A thirteen year old, who was behind and then shot way ahead become bored very easily. And way back then they didn't have any advance classes. Or as many as they do now. So I was a fluke for as hard as she tried. I wouldn't work hard enough to spell correctly or read and write correctly at that time I was too bored and I had other things more important then these needed skills. For I was a little thug back then and got caught up with the wrong guys, but eventually got saved by my mothers hard work and grandpa's threating back hand. But I did get swept under the carpet as most of us did back then. Thanks I can't get to the web sites from certain computers here at the Berry and I am on one those today. Donnie/Sinbad Sorry I didn't reply to this earlier

Rett

17 years 9 months ago

Donnie

You do have a really fine talent and I agree with the Reverend. I think with some help from those who understand dyslexia, even with a little short term memory loss, they could be a big difference for you. I know what dyslexia can do because I have a cousin with it and like you, they had hell in school because they did not know much about it. I love your writing man and want to see you get even better. By the way, I have a hard time with anything but basic math. There is a short circuit in my brain that kicks in whenever I see the first algebraic equation. I have had some wonderful teachers over the years including my wife who can do it in her head, but it goes in as English math but reaches my brain as Chinese! *LOL* Most Respectfully, Rett: "Life is like a beach. Salty, gritty, somewhat fishy and at other times, downright crabby!" Rett 2008.

Sinbadthesailorman

15 years 11 months ago

Id like nothing better to have the life style and the time

To seek out the help I need to become a better writer/ poet. But my life is in a major uproar and I am searching for the means to an end, but I only can find improper ways to finance my dreams. I am just reasoning and debating much right now as too, risk what for what and why. They say no good deed goes unpunished and I am beginning to see the reasoning behind this saying. Now I know that I will not stop trying. I just might have to play dirty for awhile bloody my hands presay knowledge I have, Allies I can get, money and the means to the end is what I am lacking, it may be just time that is needed. It will come to pass as long as everyone is still safe, but when in harms way, who knows what a desperate father/mother might do. /Donnie/Sinbad