"Uninhibited": An Ode to the Bohemian

A poem by me, Elizabeth Mehling

Uninhibited.

I am the one on the edges of society.

I hide in the shadows

I stalk the followers

Not planning to attack...

But I watch.

I am the one who stands in the rain

Who draws symbols on my fingers

In pen

Or with charcoal.

I am the one who drives with abandon

I have no schedule

Even though I may get there

I can wait.

I am the one who keeps the brain going

I speak poetically

Erratically, and sensually

I make you climax

With simple words.

I am the one who starts a conversation

About the creation of the universe

About Dali and Kerouac

And how cats often make

The best muse. 

I am the one who is aware of my presence

I move with grace

Or I tear consciousness to bits

With such force that some wonder

If I’m mad.

I am the one who is mad.

I am the one who observes.

I am the one who dances

And dances

And dances

Maverick, I christen thee.