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The One Who Stares At Me

As i gently clear away the steam that covers the glass suddenly! "he" appears and for now "he" is temptation the very person i fear Although we look the same this dead-ringer is not me at all but a false prophet who deceives me into running at his beckon call "he" controls my thoughts rents out my face knows my weaknesses then begins to plot my next fall from grace The last time "he" magically appeared lessons had to be taught but nothing was learned for once again here i stand to begin the fight and start the slow burn "he" is convincing and so very clever i am the actor, directing myself on the next hurtful endeavour! It's a mystery when "he"will check in, for a visit i wish it was never, but honestly, im realistic so for today "he" is in control my one and only friend but once gone that's when the apologies start and the sorry's never end

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 10/18/2010 3:42:00 PM
sometimes there is a stranger in our reflection, a monster we did not know was there, they are us until we look them in the eye. brilliant piece, i know this well, written many a poem with such a theme, this is going into my faves. --Madison
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Date: 9/5/2010 3:53:00 AM
Excellent piece who will appear Jeckyll or Hyde. I think we all are possesed with two personalities, one is pushed into the background and only emerges during our times of weakness. Enjoed the read.
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Date: 8/6/2010 12:02:00 AM
Use these wise words and keep (HIM) from control. Very well written.
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Date: 7/13/2010 6:56:00 AM
A beautiful read. Also thank you for your kind words on my latest if you have time please check out my saga, criminal part 3- ofcourse its not true just a story. Have a great day.
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Date: 7/6/2010 1:53:00 AM
Can relate to your message, Kurt. Sometimes another side of me takes over and I am left to live with the regrets. Excellent insight in your poem. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 7/4/2010 4:03:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your poetry today.. I'm new to the soup so I hope you have an open mind as far as poetry. Enjoy ya day.
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Date: 7/4/2010 4:02:00 PM
Reads like a little multiple personality syndrome..Sara
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Date: 7/3/2010 12:06:00 AM
Every day the bucket goes to the bottom of the well, one day the bottom of the bucket will burst open. We can not continue to make the same mistakes over and over again. Awesome write, very touching.
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