Disconnected

 

I am a million miles away

Although I’m down the street

You seem to know so much of me

Even though we never meet

I try to be connected

And put on the bravest face

And smile and wave and say “Hello!”

And walk away in such disgrace

I strive to be a better man

I strive to do much more

Yet there remains the doubt within

And wonder what it’s for

The closer that I come to you

Is the further I would go

To tell you all my secrets

That you already know

Invite you in and shut you out

Be intimate and a stranger

I feel so safe beside you now

Yet always in constant danger

I despise the loneliness

Yet I prefer seclusion

Seeking out the order

That exists within this confusion

How much I yearn to be so close

And yet so far away

How much I wish to leave here now

And yet I still will stay

Here you find me lurking

Within the massive crowd

Sitting here so silently

Yet speaking out so loud

I did return to say goodbye

With each person I do meet

And know I may never see you again

With each new face that I greet

Who I once was is gone now

Yet somehow, resurrected

And I can be much closer now

When I’m disconnected

Reviews

[Sarah B.]

crossing paths with someone always poses such opportunity...at the wrost of times it seems...have you ever read The Celestine Prophecy?

[Poetic Injustice]

Such complexity of the tortured soul, duality, self-incompatibility ... well portrayed.

[Pointblank]

Once again you have spoken to the heart and soul of me. I just had a fight about this today. If he could find the words I think this is what he'd say. I think I could understand if he had. Something difficult to say to another I am sure. I am drawn to your work. Honored to have read it. Incredible voice.

[darkgurl]

WOW! A very powerful write here, can really feel this write, very well presented here.

[robin]

WOW me too! These eyes are MINE and yours and theirs...wow, wow, wow...heh heh sounds like drumming!
You weave the web of the ages fully and so DOWN with soul and simple, mundane, brass tack truth.

"Keep it UP!"
Robin