Only Me

I stare out a blurry window and dream...
With squinting eyes I see past self esteem...

I press my lips on the glass and speak...
Muffled words and distant sounds barely leak...

Water drips faster down this chilled scene...
With the image of a faded smile slowly seen...

My hands wipe the coated vision that I see...
To the reflection in a mirror of only me...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Duncan Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 2:34 AM
This is very nice Michael,,,,I read Don Johnson's poem for you. Had to come see what inspired him ;} You have a blessed Christmas, great poem ;}
Chircop Avatar
December 7, 2012 at 6:35 AM
Very clever poem..reading between the lines of the reflection which is and the reflection you see..Well penned Michael.
Carrillo Avatar
December 2, 2012 at 12:54 PM
This is nice. You know - when you stand by the window and you are alone All kinds of thoughts can come to your mind. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla
Babcock Avatar
December 2, 2012 at 10:14 AM
I feel like I am almost standing beside you and looking out the window feeling the moisture on my hand and seeing my reflection in the pane. Love this poem for you can feel the words. love phyl
Toledo Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 6:24 AM
Wow!!! this is truelyy a powerful write. You are a great poet my dear Michael. blessings to you?
Sweetheart Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 9:41 PM
a broad sense of vision in this poem Michael luv .. have missed your thoughts and innermost desires .. JG getting it together after a busy week luv .. sharing your dreams too ..xoxo
Williams Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 6:54 PM
Excellent in all its ways Michael. Reading poetry inspire me so much. It is a way to share feeling and understand other people feeling. It has given me so much joy to visit your poetry. Thanks for sharing.
Neels Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Perfect reflection, well thats according to me. I enjoy these introspective writes of yours MJF: they are sometimes empowering. Hope your week is a great one. Love CTH ;)
Cheesman Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 3:27 AM
A reflection of you reflecting....interesting! Very well done Michael - Shaz
Irwin Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 5:23 PM
Very nice Michael!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 5:45 PM
Your freaken me out man, what a scarey photo lol. When I get insomnia this is the face that keeps me awake. Chucky has nothing on you buddy.
Mjelde Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 4:32 PM
Hey hey Michael, today I took the time to read your poem, Great poem I liked it! hug from me Laila
Liwayway Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 6:29 AM
Wow!! superb write my friend Michael..I like it..thanks for sharing and for dropping by on my poem. Have a blessed day always!! Hugs, Maria :)
Ellison Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 5:45 AM
Excellent, my friend! A very haunting piece... cheers, Jack
Andresen Avatar
November 26, 2012 at 2:02 AM
Fantastic good poem Michael! Have a pleasant and nice new week! ..... only me - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Goodwin Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 11:58 PM
Very nice image painted here. Wonderful. (thanks for commenting on my tanka)
Sivey Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 10:22 PM
Wow, what a deep in intriguing write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this poem full of depth and lovely words this evening! What a fantastic piece, Great Work!!
A   Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Love the squinting eyes.. sad thoughts, and feelings,,, Michael, you are great when it comes to images,,, not only can we visual them,,, we can actually feel them too... always~ PD
Lamoureux Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 5:41 PM
So few words capturing so much emotions. The mark of a skilled writer. Well done.
Widjanarko Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 5:28 PM
Beautiful verses Michael, I can pictured it clearly :)- Hug, Yanny
Horsman Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 3:38 PM
like this Michael, so deep! with feelings that hurls the sentiment right out of the poem...
Johnson Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 2:37 PM
a view upon a an ancient soul, a searching still from days of old, words do flow as he does mold, the past grows dimmer here, serenity bend his ear, the path to take unfolds... re: 'Only Me' Michael J. Falotico Don Johnson
Adams Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 1:11 PM
i can really feel this one, as if written about me...the reflections always grab! Great poem, leaves me in awe...
Williams Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 12:13 PM
Michael great image here my friend, I like a lot...Dave
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Nice one Michael, like it xx
Moore Avatar
November 25, 2012 at 9:39 AM
I really, really like this. I've felt this way at times. It's so vivid, I can picture it in my mind. Thanks for your comment on my "Engulfing Dream" poem. Hugs, Holly
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