Elephant

There’s an elephant in the room
He lets me know not to assume

He fast forwards, determining fate
He rewinds, finding the faulty gate

He can see me but I can’t see him
He can see the wick burning dim 

I am an imposter of this person called me
I know he knows what isn’t honesty 

This elephant has taken control
Hands on the reigns he has taken his toll 

I lay restless upon this darkened hour
Stripped of my already lifeless power
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Agustin Avatar
May 3, 2024 at 1:04 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed."
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February 11, 2016 at 11:15 AM
LAUREN, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry, LINDA
Green Avatar
April 13, 2010 at 9:22 PM
Awesome write!
Mehta Avatar
April 13, 2010 at 9:22 PM
I enjoyed the couplets with fine rhyming
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