I Don't Buy Into Generic

By liquid_emotion

I drink my coffee french pressed, Bodum style
Wear my diamonds in the daylight with a smile
I have high expectations and higher dreams
And yet know life is never what it seems
I know I could lose my ‘things’ at any time
But I’d still make margaritas from the lime
I am basking in my blessings undeserved
Holding on to all my dignity unnerved
I don’t have concern for social classes
Or live within a world of elite fascists
I strive to be the very best at what I do
And seek out every possible point of view
I search the finer things in life for my enjoyment
And try to live each second in the moment
I’ve seen that life is hard from every side
But no matter where I stand I’ll never hide
I believe that middle class means never trying
To live beyond the fact that we’re all dying
So if you’re out living a dream, a hope, desire
Then your never middle class, but so much higher

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Published on Thursday, April 24, 2003. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "I Don't Buy Into Generic"

On Monday, November 10, 2003, yslehc (334) wrote:

i love this poem.. and though i don't feel that way everyday, i wish i did but thanks for sharing.. this poem made my day a little bit better
On Tuesday, June 3, 2003, Zahgurim (29) wrote:

this is just an ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL poem
On Saturday, May 17, 2003, TropicalSnowstorm (1580) wrote:

That's what I'm talkin' about! Don't necessarily flaunt your wealth, but be happy in it. I've been very poor and very rich...and I can't deny the latter is so much more enjoyable! Ciao, T/S
On Saturday, April 26, 2003, IceDragoness (193) wrote:

I especially liked the line "I search the finer things in life for my enjoyment" I do the exact same thing. Generic doesn't exist anymore than Normal does ^.^ ~Dawn
On Friday, April 25, 2003, shadowsinthelight (146) wrote:

When I first joined this site (the old DP) there were very few if any positive poems. good work l_e, S.
On Thursday, April 24, 2003, Jonas (715) wrote:

always, the adjective i want is taken. so i'll steal it back. inspired. this poem makes me want to get up and dance just because this, this is LIFE it only happens once... DO SOMETHING! well written dearie, i can see why you're proud
On Thursday, April 24, 2003, liquid_emotion (323) wrote:

:)
On Thursday, April 24, 2003, Stranger (263) wrote:

More great commentary on society and the human condition; packaged neatly in an eloquent poem.
On Thursday, April 24, 2003, KittyStryker (710) wrote:

really awesome poem!
On Thursday, April 24, 2003, cre (410) wrote:

This made me feel inspired ... something I needed just about now. Wonderful write.
On Thursday, April 24, 2003, liquid_emotion (323) wrote:

:) Alright! I inspired not only someone.... but Cre!!! My work here is done *laugh*
On Thursday, April 24, 2003, SnowQueen (59) wrote:

Oh so very true. I like the flow of this..Nice Work.