I'Ll Thee Not Stupid For Crazy Poem by Rauri Mikaeo

I'll take thee not stupid for crazy

For I'd rather be dangerous than bored

I would rather continue the maybe

Than stop at the edge of the sure



I would rather to count to the proper amount

And not of an ounce ignore

I'd rather have balance of color

Than suffer of garish decor



I would rather die in the light of truth

Than under the weight of a lie

I prefer to laugh at my own behalf

Than that at which others cry



Some doors I choose to leave open

Others one must key or pry

I choose to awaken some demons

And let other sleeping dogs lie



I read the signs on the road

Tho' follow the paths of my heart

For no soul yet hath seen all that lies between

My personal finish and start



At length I keep my eyes open

But time comes when eyes must be closed

Best not to keep vigil till thought doth fizzle

But to seek an intended repose