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Choose Not To Be Chosen

from The Blanket Fort Demos (FAWM '21) by Chuck Parker

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this could be my mid-life crisis anthem, or a piece of deconstructive fan-fic fantasy literature. you decide.

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We read the stories, sing the songs
of heroes destined to right wrongs
turn the world toward brighter dawns
but in real life, they're mostly pawns

you show potential, elders see
make you what they need you to be
appeal to your need to please
convince you you've got destiny

I was inspired, there was no doubt
I bought it all, my faith devout
trained hard, I tried to do them proud
set off and and settle their accounts

When I ventured out to seek my call
found reality didn't match at all
the legends taught in hallowed halls
that world described was just too small

when I was young, I was told
that I was chosen, my fate foretold
but now at forty-six years old
It feels unlikely I'll change the world


For years I struggled to reconcile
what I was taught with the world outside
I felt betrayed by their painted smiles
teachings laced with half-truths, spite and guile

Eventually in confrontation
with those who shaped my early station
whose goals I shared, took inspiration
changed my worldview, cracked my foundation

I'd seen too many things out there
that did not align with what they'd declared
it took all my strength, and some despair
I cast off destiny for which I'd prepared!

At first I felt strange and alone
mourned the loss of everything I'd known
but found new allies, made life my own
embraced the freedom of the unknown


I've adopted my own destiny
shouldered my own responsibilities
chosen family and identity
know nothing is perfect, but know I'm free!

to be who *I* need to be.


when I was young, I was told
that I was chosen to fill a specific role
took years of struggle to break the mold
I'm ready now to help shape the world!

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from The Blanket Fort Demos (FAWM '21), released March 5, 2021
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Chuck Parker Virginia

A performer for more than 35 years, Chuck has filled many musical roles: heavy metal guitarist, singer/songwriter, jazz sideman, open mic host, filk circle regular, and World’s Okayest Bassist™.

A regular on the con circuit, find him at open mics and backing up the Blibbering Humdingers! ... more

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