A Misfit's Monologue

Find me a place in this world,

They said we were unique.

I cannot conform, I cannot follow

I do not care, so what if I am so?

I extend my hand to you, stranger

And ask for your companionship.

Never mind where I come from

Or the way I talk

Walk

For however different you and I may be,

Together we shall create wonders,

Infuse greatness into whatever we do

And find a greater purpose and destiny in this world,

Our motivations, dreams, and passions

Shall be one and the same

Are you ready stranger?

To be my friend?

My loyal comrade?

It is easy for you to say you are not afraid of me

But I see it in your eyes each time I talk to you

Your eyes, they narrow, you resort,

To nodding or shaking your head

Yet a moment ago I saw who you really are

You feel insecure

Your steady stream of jokes and laughter,

Halts midway as it faces

An imagined boulder in me.

Why so, stranger?

I am fond of fun as much as you are

In this vibrant youth, we both share,

We have yet to discover so many wonders.

So what if I am a bit different from you,

Slightly grave, serious and formal,

Not so quick to display physical affection.

A hug or backslap doesn't come as naturally to me

As it may come to you,

But hear me stranger, do not go yet.

I must let you know today

If we ever are as fortunate

As to forge the bond of fraternity

I shall forever be your loyal comrade.

I shall stand by you in trying times,

I shall learn as much from you,

As you shall learn from me

And as our friendship grows,

Our souls entwined shall take flight,

who knows what we may find

On this glorious journey together

As both of us strive towards a greater destiny.

Are you ready, stranger?

Are you ready?