Meet Rhythmic Soul

From time to time, while surfing the net I come across swaggerful websites and articles that really pique my interest. During one of my internet voyages, I ran across a blog entitled Rhythmic Words. As perused the blog, I found a lot of entertaining information, with a twist of humor, seasoned with poetry. After reading many of the authors writings, and viewing his artistic works I felt strongly that this gentleman was on the road to becoming a Swaggeristical individual. He writes in a stream of consciousness manner that everyone can relate to. In an interview, the author explained his views on fashion, style and swagger; he also presented freestyle poem on fashion. Without further adieu, I present to some and introduce to others, Rhythmic Words.

TSM: What inspires you to be creative?
RW: Expression definately inspires me. To show others who I am by simply expressing myself and making sure everything I do has a distinctive part of "me" in it. A persons creativity can shine through by just being themselves, I've learned when you intently try to be creative
that's when it can come off forced and a bit stifled.

TSM: I can agree with that; in addition to being an Image Consultant, I am a playwright and song writer. When I sit down and say that I am going to write, I hate what the computer says; however, when I am doing other things and my mind is wondering, to and fro, storylines start to become scripts and my surroundings become a song. Not to get off on a tangent about myself, let's continue. Next question, lyrically speaking how would you define 'swagger'?
RW: I think swagger is definately a state of mind. How you view yourself, how you view life and how resilient you are in life.

TSM: This is true. Often times, we lose focus of what allows one to be swaggerful, and that is having the right mindset and being secure in yourself. I feel that swagger is like a tree with many branches, while there is one common cause, you, there are several parts of you that defines your swagger. That brings me to my next question. In your opinion, would you say that a person can have swagger but not be fashionable? Why or why not.
RW: Many associate swagger with being just the physical appearance, what they're wearing and how they're wearing it... I think it goes much deeper than that... its the way you carry yourself not only to others but your overall view of yourself... without that self actualization to back up those shiny shoes and designer clothes, the masquerade will eventually come to an end and regardless of how "fly and flashy" you may be, that insecurity will seep through.

TSM: I agree wholeheartedly. I know you are a busy man, so this will be my last question. If you could define yourself, lyrically, focusing on swagger, what would you say?
RW:Who am I is who I
Too effortlessly me for repression
All eyes focused on where I stand
I am head to toe expression

I light up the room
Dance to my own tune
Commanding attention
Arousing suspicion

From the shoes on my feet
To the crown on my head
You can take all the extras
Ill rock the fedora instead

The life of the party
Appearance is hardy
I rock my own style
And smile all the while

Am I fashion forward? No
Im just my own form of dapper
With a strong sense of self
All credit goes to my swagger

Read more of Rhythmic Soul's writings, see his art work and read his blog:
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/rhythmicsoul
Blog: http://rhythmicwords.blogspot.com
GS Poetry: http://www.gspoetry.com/member-rhythmicsoul-22215