Do I Know You

Do I Know You?

I turn around to see myself
I am walking down another street
I pay no attention to who I am
A long black car nearly runs me down
A  sun refuses to come out of hiding
A predatory hawk circles the sky
A dog is chased by a cat
The rain soaks me through, but weather is far from my mind
It is the way nature intended
It is the way it is meant to be
Nothing is right, everything seems wrong
Nothing is right, and another day is gone
The clouds are crying again
I am dying with the sound of the clock
I am living by the sound of the clock
The clouds are silver again
Nothing is wrong and another day begins
Nothing is wrong, everything is right
It is the way it is meant to be
It is the way nature intended
The rain stops, but weather is far from my mind
A cat is chased by a dog
A beautiful dove circles the sky
A bright orange sun peeks over the hill
A long, white car passes me by
I pay no attention to who I was
I am walking down another street
I turn around to see myself,
I smile and say hello


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Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 2:53 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Matt's "Doppelgangers" contest Carrie. Love, Carol
Ginn Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 12:56 AM
You are so full of ins and outs its great!
Song Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 12:49 AM
Carrie! This is like a Doppleganger Ground Hog Day. Brilliant poem. I love your execution. I raced to the end and then reread it again! Gwendolen
Kendrick Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Congrats on your win..Sara
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August 21, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Congrats on your 2nd place win, jag
Sweetheart Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 6:34 PM
Congrats Carrie on another great win with this fantastic poetry ..so creative luv..
Williams Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 6:06 PM
hey Carrie congrats on another great win David
Caliri Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 5:07 PM
Congrats on 2nd place in my contest!
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August 2, 2011 at 12:09 PM
There is so much I want to say about this stunning write of yours Carrie, yet, I would just be replicating your write, you've said it all ! I must say though; I love the way you have incorperated the, black car and rain, and then the white car when the sun is out dear poet ! Awesome write ! Have a beautiful week my friend...much love, james
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August 2, 2011 at 7:55 AM
I have already placed my song ' If you can hear the voices of stars' Hope you would like it....Ravindra
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August 2, 2011 at 7:52 AM
Beautiful write my friend. This is how in our life the time slips by every day. You have very well sketched a picture of our often repeated routines, where we stand for a moment to know who we are and then restart again as many things more are yet to be learn to make our life more purposeful. Thanks for the blog comments and for appreciating my poetry. Love and best wishes always....Ravindra....Carrie Richards
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