Also Known As

 

I am everything

You don't necessarily need

to see me

But you do

You don't necessarily need

to hear me

But you do

I am the friend you

love

I am the friend you

envy

I am even the one

you hate

You tell me your deepest

and darkest fears

I have even tempted you often

and finally convinced you to

give it up

I am what stays with you

and that which and whom leaves

your a*s but for

a moment

I am that White Man, that

Indian Woman, that Black Woman

that anorexic child that wants you to hold

his hand as he gets his intravenous fix

on his way to skip in the pale moonlight with his

expired date

I am everything

The voice of reason

sees every season just as

joy befell Rob Roy

I am the Celtic Woman

who was nailed by the Roman

Oh what a delight my fright

I am not just about sight

judging me is all right

I am everything

What is fine is divine

if it is in time then it should rhyme

You cannot turn your back to me

I am Mom I am Dad

the flipflop of what is mad

I am the name you sign

on the dotted line

Also Known As

is my clever cover

and I just may occupy the mind of your lover

You can run but cannot hide

Justify why you lied

Do me a favor

and try and savor

what the hell I just told you

Being known as someone else

or just standing beside yourself

makes it hard to bid adieu

Reviews

[Gracie-San]

Wow. This poem is ntriguing. To say the least, that is.

It also happens to be smart, clever, amusing, mysterious, somewhat disturbing, and just all around good. I mean, I'm not entirely sure what feeling the poem gives me because it gives me so many different kinds!

In all, I loved it. Like a lot.

[Str8jacket]

It's common for the human being to take up masks to hide behind. I love this. It says so much and can be conveyed with so many different meanings. I can honestly say it's an enjoyable and thought provoking piece. Very original.

[ghostwritermc]

interesting...

[Little Whisper]

This is one to savor.. the words roll across emotion, each line lending a different feeling, different thoughts and memories.... full of wonder. Also Known As...Excellent. :)

[Faceless Love]

This poem is interesting. It gives a lot and has a lasting impression in my mind.