It

I can't find it.
It's staring me in the face,
But I don't want it.
Or do I?

I'd try to figure it out
If I could,
But I can't
So I shouldn't,
But I do.

And where do I end up?
Back where I started.
Searching...
For It.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Matheny Avatar
November 30, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Great poem it's kinda funny and serious at the same time. . . *.* Love Alexz
Lakhera Avatar
November 8, 2008 at 3:39 AM
Well its such a mutual feeling and we are mostly unable to discover "IT". Very well said. Nice expressions and honesty. Love, Chitra
Torres Avatar
November 7, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Jonathan so true a writing excellent piece. Been there done that. Please feel free to comment on my poetry. Blessings Michael Torres
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