Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

'me - Exposed'

There I was lying in bed 
thinking heck what is there 
about me that makes me unique?

That makes strangers and friends 
embrace me? 

Ah I still haven't figured it out
maybe it's not supposed to be 
figured out

I should just continue to be me 
the listener 
the one that gets you to share
your hurt, 
your fear, 
your happy moments 
without having to wonder 
will she perhaps use it against me one day?

So now I know why I tend to 
be sought after, 
why I sometimes feel like, 
I carry the world on my shoulders

I am just that open vessel 
that some people plug into 
that others find unique 
something I never appreciated 
until today…


Contest: Love Me Why?
3rd Place

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Nalanti Goosen November 22, 2012 at 4:18 AM This is really a lovely poem, and I think we need more people such as yourself in this world

Manouchka Doreus May 4, 2011 at 6:49 AM good job on your win... beautiful piece

Sidney Hall Mad Poet May 3, 2011 at 8:15 PM You are our gift. And it's being just who you are, a warm hearted, caring, loving friend. XXX

Dr.Ram Mehta May 2, 2011 at 3:01 PM Beautiful expression... I am just open vessel ....Wilma. enjoyed it, and good luck in the contest,

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet May 2, 2011 at 1:26 PM Fabulous 3rd.place win Wilma you are a good listener.Haven't been here much been waiting for a good friend to start getting well.Wanted to say thanks for all your kind comments and congrats.So you take care.~LOTS OF LUV~Teresa

Venessa Medina-Rosas May 2, 2011 at 11:15 AM What a great friend.

Gwendolen Song May 2, 2011 at 3:40 AM Hey Wilma- How transparent of you to write your real feelings and then discover something new about yourself. Congrats on your HM. Appreciate your remarks on my Sixtynet piece. It was such fun to write. Happy Monday! Gwendolen

Tahera Mannan May 1, 2011 at 8:28 PM Your soul is indeed beautiful Wilma. Many warm congrtas.

Dr.Ram Mehta May 1, 2011 at 8:45 AM Congratulations on the win in the contest, Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown May 1, 2011 at 6:33 AM Congratulations Wilma on your win in Kristen's contest "Love Me Why"? Love, Carol

Poet Destroyer A April 30, 2011 at 9:27 PM Wilma, good luck in this contest.. i hope its not to late till i love me again... lol.. right now... i'm avoiding love... gees and it reflected on me... i think i dont even like peeps out here... likeing me... you guys here are my only friends... you take care.. now..p.d.

Andrea Dietrich April 30, 2011 at 3:44 PM wilma, this one was one of my VERY favorites and I am happy to see it got a high place. Incredible take on the contest.Congratulations.

Sara Kendrick April 30, 2011 at 11:18 AM Great reason to be loved in this world of people who talk and don't listen..It is a good trait to listen really listen to people..Thanks for the kind comments about my work..Sara

Carolyn Devonshire April 30, 2011 at 7:58 AM Thanks for your comment and even more for your friendship, Wilma. Love you, Carolyn

Carolyn Devonshire April 30, 2011 at 7:26 AM Beautiful, Wilma! Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

John Freeman April 30, 2011 at 7:20 AM Great to see you near the top Wilma with this great poem. Congratulations on your honored third place. Agape, Moses

Ralph Taylor April 30, 2011 at 6:44 AM Congrats, Wilma. Outstanding piece. Well written and well deserved win. Thanks for your kind words, my friend. Thanks for being you. You and yours have a great weekend. luv Ralph

Michael J. Falotico April 30, 2011 at 6:19 AM This Poem is a framed work of art of your inner soul.. Congrats my dear luv.... so proud to know and to write with you miss flirt...lol you knowI had t write that... love Michael

James Peranteau April 30, 2011 at 6:01 AM I see a congrats is in order here dear poet !..(((((claps)))))...modestly writen Wilma, and a well deserved placement ! Have a wonderful weekend...much love, james

Emma Buckeridge April 30, 2011 at 5:49 AM Congrats on your win,well deserved :o)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 30, 2011 at 5:34 AM Congrats Wilma my friend on your 3rd place win in Kristen's contest with this superb write and entry luv.. enjoy another brilliant win with luv and happy weekend ...

Gwendolen Song April 30, 2011 at 5:16 AM Wilma the confidant-congrats on your win. It is nice to be sought after yet after a while it can be a heavy load to burden. Perhaps your best trait should have been your shoulders? Broad they are! U may have meant to write supposed in lieu of suppose to show the past tense. HIgh 5 to u! Have a great weekend. gwendolen

Kash Poet April 29, 2011 at 7:08 PM Excellent write here Wlma.I know what makes you unique!LOL:)--kash

Andrea Dietrich April 29, 2011 at 4:04 PM wow, I think you did it so modestly (not like me, haha) and it truly is one of THE best for the contest. So sweet how you are the one who does not go telling others' secrets. I really love that about you. Luv, Andrea

Michael J. Falotico April 29, 2011 at 3:11 PM You couldnt see that because your are that special.... I have been on both sides of the ring with this.. and found my self to be a better person... which makes you an Angel....and Im proud to know and love you,.....luv Michael

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