Original Poetry Fan Fiction ❯ Words ❯ Just Doin' My Thang ( Chapter 11 )

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Just Doin' MyThang
by iloveanimecartoons
Original Version:June 18, 1998
Revision February 11, 2008
 
 
 
 
I remember my first night on the mic, up at Larry's
 
I was tense, hyped and nervous—public speaking seemed scary
 
Thank goodness I practiced like I was studying for a test
 
I wanted to make you hear me; so, I gave it my best
 
 
 
And…you felt me!
 
With thunderous applause, you feltme!
 
And, without feeling cocky, I knewI had talent
 
So every time I graced the mic, from then on, I knew I hadto represent
 
 
 
But, there have been many times when my confidence was shattered
 
When I did a new poem and the applause I got was scattered
 
Between “That was the shits!” and “Yeah—she was a'ight.”
 
It made me wonder, at times, “Should I come back next Tuesday night?”
 
But, I've been here nearly a year and my skills have improved much
 
I've done my thing, and, many times, the audience was touched
 
 
 
Just doin' mythang!
 
 
 
Going behind all the greats and holding my own
 
After Sunz of Robeson and Mythbuster blew up the Microphone
 
I got a little passive after hearing Rights of Passage
 
And The Family's straight up harder than the Mafia
 
Ain't no stoppin' ya
 
 
 
But, I ain't on that vibe, anyway
 
See, what I've come to realize is I'vegot some shit to say
 
Be it mellow or rough, enlightening or entertaining, listen
 
Allthe poets have a message—this ain't no competition
 
 
 
Sayin'?
 
 
 
It took me monthsto come to that realization
 
That I don't need to be the bestpoet with every presentation
 
And, whether I do a haiku, poem, statement or rap
 
My world won't come to an end if the crowd doesn't clap
 
Cause, even on the lighterside, I kick nobullshit
 
I just try to getcha open with some flow you can get with
 
 
 
So, I'm just doin' mythang
 
 
 
I'm done