Shorthand

The biker deep,

I believe I be.

But I understand,

That's not what's seen.

Criminal contempt,

So says their eyes.

Dedicated academic,

Doesn't cross their minds.

Gentlemanly ways,

Are my nature.

Cynical ass,

Preferred nomenclature.

Tattooed and bald,

Is the public view.

Philosophical thoughts,

Internally brew.

Morbidly agnostic,

Meant for hell.

Amazed religion,

Still does so well.

Battered and broken,

Not bourgeoisie.

A molded mind,

Ranks above Marquis.

Childhood lost,

To a teenagers hand.

Lessons learned,

A better man.

Self loathing,

In every instance.

Uncontrollably forgetful,

Emotionally distant.

Shots of bourbon,

Await epiphany.

Versed vocabulary,

Poetry ain't easy.