Edwin Hofert Poet Rhyme

Finding Me

Finding Me

I sat down to write tonight
and I will not deny it.
I heard a breaking in my soul
as my mind just grew more quiet.

I felt my burdens leaving me
my life flashed before my eyes.
My body rested peacefully
I heard a babies cries.

My spirit floated aimlessly
there's no baby anywhere.
Then I looked inside of me
all I could was stare.

Crying out instinctively
was a child I didn't know.
As I stood there looking
I watched the child grow.

I heard peoples voices
they began to criticize him.
I began to weep
as I began to recognize him.

I saw everything he saw
I felt everything he felt.
I knew that he was broken
by the cards that he was dealt.

I tried to call out to him
to tell him I am near.
My calls went unanswered
 and I knew he did not hear.

Tearfully I looked around
for someplace safe to hide.
I awakened from my sleep
and I took my place inside.

Knowing things unknown before
it's only I that can now see.
My life spent searching shadows
in hopes of finding me.

Edwin C Hofert

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Shining Bright March 28, 2015 at 4:55 PM Beautifully scribed. So many can relate to the cards we were dealt

Dorian Petersen Potter February 1, 2015 at 6:32 AM Beautiful pen Anthony! I really enjoyed reading your lovely piece, dear friend. A 7 from me! Have a very nice day! :) Love & hugs! xxxx D. Edwin Hofert February 1, 2015 at 7:22 AM Thank you Dorian. But I wouldn't want you to give Anthony my seven if he deserved more. My name is Ed :)