Dependency

Before – when you were here,
I complained.  Thoughtlessly.
I had no complaints – I was miserable.
Brushing the depths to see your reflection,
I have no interest.
My reflection is on the surface, I see no smile –
A drug?  To make you see yourself –
They call it what?
Say it –
Before – when you were here,
Love fell around in mud caused by tears,
Not mine, though, yours, my creation I suppose.
Your drug tells you of life – and you grow?
Now you’re strong?  Now you see yourself in the reflection,
Unfortunately I’m gone.
I have no interest –
I’m the damned one.  I saw another point of view.
Before – when you were here,
I complained.  Thoughtlessly.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Morgan Avatar
March 26, 2010 at 9:48 PM
Thanks, everyone, for the positive comments and encouragement. I really appreciate them.
Freeman Avatar
March 25, 2010 at 4:20 PM
CJ, Congratulations on your worthy poem feature this week. Agape, Moses
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March 23, 2010 at 3:41 AM
Congratulations CJ, on your poetry feature this week. Smiles, Dane Ann
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March 22, 2010 at 5:56 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week CJ. Love, Carol
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March 22, 2010 at 5:16 AM
Congrats on the featured poem---well done!! compaining comes too easy.
Fisher Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Many congrats on your featured piece. Rgds Janette
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