I Exist

I, exist between me and myself,
in an ever deepening void.
Whatever angle life is dealt,
of emotions, it seems devoid.

In an ever deepening void,
I realize, I'm slipping away.
Of emotions, it seems devoid.
Yet, so comforting, I think I'll stay.

I realize I'm slipping away,
as I gaze at myself in the mirror.
Yet, so comforting, I think I'll stay.
I am my own souls bearer.

As I gaze at myself in the mirror,
I see what lies beyond my own eyes.
I am my own souls bearer.
How could I not have realized?

I see, what lies beyond my own eyes.
Whatever angle life is dealt,
I am my own soul's bearer.
I exist, between me and myself.



Contest:  Pantoum Me
Placement: 4th
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
August 12, 2010 at 7:53 PM
wonderful pantoum and congratualtions!
Brown Avatar
August 9, 2010 at 8:47 AM
Congratulations Paula on your win in Dr. Ram Mehta's contest "Pantoum Me". Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Congrats on the fourth place win in my contest, Paula
Johnson Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Very nice Paula. You wrote a great poem in this difficult form. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
August 8, 2010 at 7:24 AM
Congrats Paula on your winning poem in the Pantoum Me contest with this amazing and entertaining write and super win this happy Sunday.. way to go.. luv..
Walters Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 6:42 PM
Lovely Pantoum- nicely woven repeating lines. I can really relate to this :) Kris
Guzzi Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 8:38 AM
Going to my fav's & I should print it and stick it on my dern mirror!!! (2nd to last line..is it soul's? I'm reall bad on the s thing? so maybe not?) Please please save the lobsters..in my blog! Or have the extra 2 lbers chase the fisherman! Please play! Light & Love
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