CayCay Godwin Poet Free verse

MYSELF AND ME BY I

I would say that I am beside myself
but I cannot see any other me
or even garner what such means.
If I am truly side by side as two
then both must be clothed in obtuse.

I cannot get over myself, I once
tried and we both nearly died.
Yes, it's an impossible feat,
and one I could not complete.
No, not I, who certainly tried.

I may be out of touch with myself
but my hands can sense my skin
so, I am not a delirium figurine. 
If I were simply tired of myself then
just sleeping and waking up again
would bookend dreams that mediate
peace within all my breathing states.

I will not say I cannot stand myself
because I can without need of aid
and, besides, that sounds egregious
especially to my delicate ears.
Wherever I go, myself also same time shows
and fails to sate my happiness elated
far above indigent moods that take it.

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David Crandall August 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM What an interesting poem. It seems to be about having all your different selves get along.

Heidi Sands September 12, 2019 at 8:35 PM Congratulations for your win CayCay :)

John Hamilton September 12, 2019 at 10:22 AM You always have intriguing ways to express yourself Cay Cay and this was no exception. I had to read it a few times to get it...as it is truly a unique write, congrats on placing in my contest!

Lin Lane September 12, 2019 at 4:48 AM I often feel 'out of touch with myself,' CayCay, You've written an in depth analysis of the way many of us think. Congratulations on your write. I hope you're well and happy.

Brenda Chiri September 12, 2019 at 12:58 AM CayCay congrats on your placement in the contest!;) Well deserves!;)

Caren Krutsinger September 10, 2019 at 9:40 AM "bookend dreams to mediate" - this made me smile, CayCay.

Sandra Adams August 30, 2019 at 7:49 PM i am beside myself quite often and sometimes hanging on wits end... i like your unique take on this topic and the way you penned it! Great poem :) hugs

Chris Green August 28, 2019 at 7:27 AM Great take on the saying, "I am beside myself". I really liked this look into the meaning on non-meaning of the phrase as it applies to you. I wonder, if I were beside myself would I recognize me? : ) Best wishes in the contest my friend.

Kim Rodrigues August 28, 2019 at 6:35 AM An interesting write, CayCay! A thinker!

Phil Capitano August 28, 2019 at 4:02 AM Excellent verse Cay Cay really love how you broke yourself down into little bits to investigate the paradox of life. Great job and good luck in the contest.