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Do You Know Me

Do You Know Me? You think you know me? Think again. I am not who you think I am. I am more complex than what your eyes see. Many layers like an onion Try peeling them away And you may see the real me. If I mean that much to you, There I am - See me. There you go again. Looking at reflections Thru’ glazed eyes. Hearing echoes of my voice Not listening to what I mean Thru’ half-deaf ears. That’s not me You see. Many dark curtains Many thick walls Many heavy mists If I mean that much to you, You’ll see thru’ the haze You’ll walk thru’ the maze And may find the real me You should get to know. 05-05-2014 Contest: Any Old Poem Will Do Sponsor: SKAT A Placement: 8th

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Pashang Salehi

Date: 9/23/2018 3:06:00 AM

My dear Pandita, I haven't read SKAT A for a long time... 8th on the placement!!! This is for sure number one in my book...

Pashang Salehi
Date: 9/27/2018 12:52:00 AM

Always...

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 9/23/2018 2:06:00 PM

Hi Pashang, it's so good to hear from you and I thank you for your continued interest in my work! I truly appreciate your wonderful compliments which are so encouraging! Warmest regards. Hugs. Pandita

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/5/2018 7:39:00 PM

Congrats, It looks like you have been here FOUR years as of this date!

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 5/5/2018 7:57:00 PM

Andy, thank you for all your encouragement and support as I continue on this poetic journey! Love and hugs. Pandita

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/5/2018 7:38:00 PM

gosh, I came way back here and still I have seen this poem too!! Where else can I look , sweet Pandita?

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 5/5/2018 7:55:00 PM

Awwww! I feel so nostalgic with you revisiting this piece. I like to refer to this as an "Early Pandita" as I have tried to grow and develop as a poet since I wrote it.Thanks Andy, you are the best and you don't know how much I appreciate your wonderful talent as a veteran poet as you share valuable insights with all who your visit. Thank you so very mcuh, my friend! Love and hugs. Pandita

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/16/2015 7:21:00 PM

this is the kind of poem that usually only a woman would write and I am glad to have found this one to read of yours. I too would love a man that could REALLY see me. That is what we want : to be seen and more importantly, be understood! (if not pampered and lavished with gifts. haha) Loved reading this.

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 7/17/2015 10:42:00 AM

I'm totally with you on this! Thank you Andie for always encouraging and inspiring me! Best wishes. Pandita

Merwin Rylaarsdam

Date: 7/6/2015 7:10:00 AM

Thank you, Pandita, for sharing your poem, "Do You Know Me" with me. We often don't know even the people closest to us the way we think we do. I appreciated your work. Thanks again.

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 7/6/2015 4:29:00 PM

Thank you so very much, Merwin for your visit and for commenting on and complimenting this piece! Warmest regards. Pandita

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 12/2/2014 2:47:00 PM

Congratulations on your Pandita

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 12/4/2014 8:52:00 AM

Hi Brenda, thank you so much for your continued support! Best wishes, Pandita

Paul Callus

Date: 12/1/2014 9:36:00 AM

Hi Pandita! Congratulations on your fine win! I am sure I had read and commented on this poem before, but can't seem to find anything to prove it! // It takes time for a person to get to know another really well. Peeling layers on the way to discovery and understanding is a very good way to put it. Also passing through mists and mazes is excellent. Hugs // paul

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 12/1/2014 11:17:00 AM

Hello Paul, it is always good to hear from you and I thank you my friend for your continued interest in my work! I truly appreciate your thoughtful comments and compliments which are so encouraging! Warmest regards. Pandita

Jan Allison

Date: 11/30/2014 10:48:00 AM

beautiful deep piece of writing Pandita - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan x

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 11/30/2014 12:27:00 PM

Dear Jan, thank you so very much my friend for always sending me your lovely compliments! have a wonderful evening! Pandita

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/30/2014 7:26:00 AM

Awesome write Pandita! Big congrats on ur win!

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 11/30/2014 9:22:00 AM

Dr. Upma, thank you so much for your continued support! Best wishes, Pandita

Skat A

Date: 11/30/2014 1:02:00 AM

PANDITA, Congratulations, thank you for the support. ~SKAT~

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 11/30/2014 9:19:00 AM

Hi SKAT A, thank you so very much for honoring me with a win in your contest! All the best, Pandita

S.Jagathsimhan Nair

Date: 10/25/2014 8:38:00 PM

Dear Pandita, I am slowly getting to know you. You are no doubt a skilful writer, for now. Enjoyed reading this intriguing write.

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 10/25/2014 11:32:00 PM

Thank you so much my friend for your continued interest in my work! I truly appreciate your thoughtful comments and compliments which are so encouraging! Warmest regards. Pandita

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/5/2014 10:12:00 AM

deep excellent piece of writing really love how you drew this

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 10/5/2014 11:40:00 AM

Liam, thank you so very much! As always I appreciate your kind comments which always inspire me even more! Have a great day, my friend! Pandita

Kika Ayala

Date: 8/29/2014 7:57:00 PM

Excellent write, my friend. Kika

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 8/29/2014 9:22:00 PM

I very much appreciate your kind compliments, Kika. Pandita

Terri Davidson

Date: 8/29/2014 3:49:00 PM

your right our poems do seem to mirror each other. great job. i am impresses with your prose.. thanks again for making me welcome. terri

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 8/29/2014 5:55:00 PM

Hi Terri, thank you so much for stopping by and I am glad that you like this one! Warmest regards, my friend! Pandita

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 7/25/2014 8:46:00 AM

Pleased to be introduced to your poem,and get to know you through your verse,which is mysterious and intriguing.Tnks for reading my solace poem

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 7/25/2014 2:20:00 PM

Many thanks to you, dear Charmaine, for your kind comments and compliments which I truly appreciate! Thank you so much for stopping by! Warmest regards.

Anthony Tony D Punstar Massy

Date: 5/13/2014 11:55:00 AM

This is a beutiful

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 5/13/2014 12:50:00 PM

Thank you, my friend - really appreciate it!

Sarai Virden

Date: 5/12/2014 10:48:00 AM

A powerful piece

Pandita Sietesantos
Date: 5/12/2014 11:41:00 AM

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment!