David Smith Poet Blank verse

How I Know I Am Real

I know myself to be real because,
Other people acknowledge me,
With a cherry hello,
Or a simple thank you.

I know myself to be real because,
Other people ask my opinion,
Send out invitations in the mail,
And ask after my health.

I know myself to be real because ,
Other people seek my help,
Never look like they have seen a ghost,
Or turn their back whenever I appear.

I know myself to be real because,
Other people are happy to share a meal with me,
Recommend me to others,
And are at home when I call round.

I know myself to be real because,
I don't have to rely on pretend friends,
Or second hand memories,
And my poetry begets real comments.

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Panagiota Romios June 25, 2019 at 3:46 PM Best wishes in your battle with cancer. My cousin started on oral chemo yesterday. Comnents are supportive. Your Poem is quite expressive. Panagiota David Smith June 25, 2019 at 5:30 PM Appreciate your comments and my prayers with Your cousin. I have nine more radiotherapy sessions and I will be done. Thankfully they got to my cancer in time. Best regards David in NZ

Sand Blown June 14, 2019 at 11:17 PM greetings...questions?...suggestions?... your writing...and my coffee coupons : ) David Smith June 14, 2019 at 11:53 PM Thanks for taking time to read. Could do with some coffee coupons, that or cut down on intake. Have coffee maker and real coffee but sometimes need coffee now. Have great week David in NZ

Arjun Jangid June 14, 2019 at 10:15 PM Have a sweet day dear You penned nicely your thoughts. But it is always a point of debate that we r real or not . I think nobody is real but we behave to be real. We behave to earn money,respect,name,some likes etc. Please think a minute if we want to make ourself to get desired result how many changes and sacrifice we do.Than how can we real. I liked your work. David Smith June 14, 2019 at 11:56 PM Thank you so much. I am semi retired and fighting cancer which I am winning so will soon have real peace of mind. best regards David in NZ