I wanted to be a beatnik
missed that
then thought I’d be a hippie
I flew to Greenwich Village
with a guitar and
duffle bag filled with belongings
rented a cheap hotel room
met poets and wannabe singers
who later became household names
with books published and
record deals
I was too insecure
to read my poetry
or sing my songs
maybe it was
never meant to be
I’m returning to
Greenwich village
I’m feeling more confident
it’s time to try again
this time I’ll take my guitar
and sing my songs
and read my poetry
I still remember how to play
the guitar chords
C, F and G7.
those chords work for
most songs