Emma Mantle Poet Free verse

I Am Numb

Don't ask me how I think,
don't ask me how I feel,
don't ask for explanations
I am numb.

Don't raise insightful queries
or try to coax replies,
it's not that I don't hear you;
I am numb.

Don't ask me what the time is
or what I'd like to eat,
I hardly know what day it is,
I am numb.

Don't ask me in-depth questions
or even something light,
you're best off leaving well alone,
I am numb.

Don't try to make me ponder,
the process only hurts,
just let my brain go back to sleep
I am numb.

It's not that I am shallow
or that nothing lies within,
it's just that I can't reach it.......
I am numb.

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Michael J. Falotico December 31, 2011 at 12:11 PM Yes Im sure must of us have been in your seat at one time or another.. But the sun does shine... excellent write... Michael

John Castro December 31, 2011 at 8:16 AM wow i am numb too read my poem bliss lol i think my poem feels the same way this poem feels

Robert Pettit December 30, 2011 at 10:11 PM The dentist must have injected too much Novocain in your gums. Good writing that also reminds me a bit of a song by Pink Floyd.

Sara Kendrick December 30, 2011 at 4:24 PM Been there..Good topic and presentation..Sara

Steven Cooke December 30, 2011 at 12:07 PM life gets you like this sometimes. the beauty of poetry is that we can at least express ourselves. i like this in a sad way.

Judy Ball December 30, 2011 at 10:38 AM Ooohoohoo! Been there and done that my friend. I wrote one called "I've Changed" that sort of goes along the same line. A fine write . Nice to meet you. God Bless, JB