John Lawless Poet Rhyme

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 September 7, 2024 at 10:59 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 September 7, 2024 at 8:00 AM I enjoyed your take on the theme... nice rhymes also.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Gershon Wolf August 25, 2024 at 7:48 PM Your musings are a salve to my troubled soul, John. ~ Lost Poet

John Lawless August 25, 2024 at 5:37 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 August 25, 2024 at 8:38 AM oops...this was a reply to Lin's and DD's comments

Lin Lane August 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM What Dilly said goes for me. Three verses are never of this caliber of poetic writing.

Ink Empress August 24, 2024 at 8:06 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 August 25, 2024 at 5:27 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