Alter-Ego

Alter-Ego

 

I spend my days being jealous of the man in the mirror

They say our lives are opposite

Where I put things left

You put them right in the closet

Maybe in your world peoples ‘I love yous’ don’t sound so hollow

This isn’t one those odes to self-sorrow

There really isn’t anything in here for you to like

So please don’t pretend there is out of fear of what I might do in spite

 

Let me give you a brief insight of what’s really inside

Nothing.

So when I say I don’t believe in love I’m not bluffing

I hear it so many times that it really just does mean nothing.

I can see you extending your hand

Offering me your help

But I’m sorry, I’m just not that man.

You’ll be a lot happier if you let just let me walk through this alone

I don’t want to force my presence on you

I’d much rather make it on my own

 

Zizo

Reviews

[Loner]

A scrupulous poem indeed ......

[Lisa Ring]

Powerful ending. What I like most about your writing is its raw quality. You take the reader on a journey into your head.

[afra]

wow so deep and dark ...well done

[Gazza]

Reminds me of the internal battles you have with the voices in your head, creative.

[Alexander143]

You have a way with words. But more than that, you know how to appeal to my senses. I love your pieces.

[Alexander143]

You have a way with words. But more than that, you know how to appeal to my senses. I love your pieces.

[Dark Tower]

Thanks Alex, glad you like them, means a lot.

[Alexander143]

Your good. It's only deserved. Anytime...

[Junert]

Sounds like a great idea, deal with it your own way.

[Dark Tower]

yeah i think so too

[Coyote Poetry]

"I can see you extending your hand
Offering me your help
But I’m sorry, I’m just not that man."
A very interesting poem. I like the internal conflict. Thank you for the entertaining poetry.
Coyote

[Dark Tower]

Thanks for the review Coyote.