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In a World Where I Do Not Exist

I do not exist among the butterflies Their fragile beauty idolized I float unseen past long necked swans A-glide upon life’s still-life pond I am not seen on city streets As hardened silence never seeks I do not exist yet here I am In a world that tells me that I don’t Claims I am an afterthought Of dreams that no one ever sought And when I shout “you’re wrong, you’ll see” My shadow bravely smiles at me Perhaps this whole damn situation’s A figment of my imagination In a world where only I exist And you do not…now there’s a twist But wait, that’s wrong, it would be hell For who would hear ME when I yell

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/7/2024 10:59:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your write. This makes one think. Maybe it is our imagination at play... Have a blessed/fun day with your win......................

Silent One

Date: 9/7/2024 8:00:00 AM

I enjoyed your take on the theme... nice rhymes also.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/25/2024 7:48:00 PM

Your musings are a salve to my troubled soul, John. ~ Lost Poet

John Lawless

Date: 8/25/2024 5:37:00 AM

WOW...coming from a "multi-verse" master(or mistress)...damn this woke stuff...this comment puts me up there with DD looking for my blood pressure monitor Thanks for stopping by Lin you are one of the good guys....or gals...oh damn...or people...

John Lawless
Date: 8/25/2024 8:38:00 AM

oops...this was a reply to Lin's and DD's comments

Lin Lane

Date: 8/24/2024 3:30:00 PM

What Dilly said goes for me. Three verses are never of this caliber of poetic writing.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 8/24/2024 11:49:00 AM

I wish I could have my vital signs read when you write like this John, I'm sure either the world briefly stops spinning or I levitate. Beautiful.

Silent One
Date: 9/7/2024 8:02:00 AM

I didnt know I had such an effect on you lol

John Lawless
Date: 8/25/2024 5:33:00 AM

It's all Silent One's fault...he drives the muse to new heights and depths. Then again, if the world stopped spinning we'd all levitate which brings to mind the question of "why don't we all fly off when it's spinning. I do truly appreciate the wonderful comment DD. thank you

Ink Empress

Date: 8/24/2024 8:06:00 AM

I think so many have these thoughts and share same emotions where they feel unheard and unseen and this is also the case for many men unfortunately! I really felt this poem and i loved also “ And when I shout “you’re wrong, you’ll see” My shadow bravely smiles at me” what an impeccable take on silent ones prompt! I love this! Best wishes!

John Lawless
Date: 8/25/2024 5:27:00 AM

...now when people ask, as some are prone to do, "what do you think?"....my response is "do you have time for coffee. If not don't ask that question" but I digest...//oh no..he didn't just go there// Sorry Ink, I tend to get a little sheepish when complimented...appreciate the visit