Light Within A Shadow Poem by Wesley Mincin

The Light within Shadow

I'm cold, confronting, dark and gloomy
but heartless I am not
I can be loving, caring, protective
I'm better than people thought

I hold against our race: it's sins
cruel acts we do commit
However, I am not perfect
I'll be the first to admit

I act the way I do because
that's what the world's made me
Yet evil, vile, nasty cretin
That is not what you'll see

See past the shell of intimidation
and listen as I speak
I want to grasp the good in life
that's what I truly seek

Sarcastic, yes, ignorant, no
I'm not one for B.S
Don't want to get to know me? Then
take a stupid guess

I live the life like greek Spartans
with purpose and dignity
Yet have a gentle, warm soft side
I keep deep within me

I'll seem hateful like white supremeists
before I ever say a word
I don't take drugs, sell pot, drink beer
forget whatever you've heard

Yes, I find war fascinating
and yes I think of death
But those I wish not on people
That most I'd like addressed

I see the life for what it is
that's why I come out rough
So since its cruel and unforgiving
I'm forced stand out tough

Yet stop and think before you say
how much I am a brick
Delete the lies that have been told
before you get me sick

Just give me time to show you all
the heart that beats in me
Yet don't you dare expect of me
to smile wide with glee