Lost Thoughts

I lost myself inside the book
Turning pages as I take a look
For the real me has seized to exist
Transformation forms making a list

I lost myself in the lines
Got caught up with all the rhymes
Time and place runs in one line
Is it someones life or mine

If I am lost can I be found
Can this be completely unwound
Can I turn back to my former self
Or did that person get put on a shelf

I looked but could not find
In the book that seemed to bind
Facts or fiction became the same
Is that me or am I to blame

Or is that the other half of me
One that you only glimpse and see
Did I change over the course of time
Leaving the former half behind

10/17/13
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Andresen Avatar
October 25, 2013 at 6:01 PM
- Thoughts everyone does .... as time and years go by. - A thoughtfully and deep poem, Phyllis. - Wishing you a beautiful weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
A  Avatar
October 24, 2013 at 6:51 PM
very deep Phyllis, ...love SKAT
Dietrich Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 11:31 PM
you were sweet to read so many of my poems again. Can't wait to see something new from YOU.
Carrillo Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 6:07 PM
Phyllis; This is an awesome poem and I can relate to it. You get a 7 on this. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla
Dietrich Avatar
October 19, 2013 at 2:00 AM
WE become more and more reflective with age, my friend. So nice to see you posting this latest poem. Thanks for your sweet comments the other day. You are such a nice person. I see you at FB leaving so many sweet comments to your friends too. Luv, Andrea
Kendrick Avatar
October 18, 2013 at 3:11 PM
Life does change us..Enjoyed reading your take on the idea..Sometimes I wonder if I could find that person from long ago again..Sara
Mehta Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 10:18 PM
Lovely philosophical expressions on searching one's self, Phyllis
Kithinji Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 4:55 PM
Great poem, Phyllis. (Check- third line- seized or ceased?)
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