David Byrne Poet I do not know?

Paper

I am what I meet in
My mirror; a reflection
Of perception, an idea
That’s me. I am a bunch
Of parts, named like 
Constellations of stars
Real enough but labels all
The same. I am me and this;
Fleshy bipedal creature
That snorts and dozes and
Walks and talks and wonders
About, well everything.
I am a legacy of things gone
Before; the result of aeons
Of complex activity, of which
I am ignorant. I am what comes
Before things that will happen
Of which I am ignorant. I am a
Paper boat, riding a stream
Catching glimpses of dreams
That pass me by as I soak it
Up so much that I dissolve
And finally die!

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Susan Mills May 26, 2010 at 4:50 PM Mesmerizing poem of eloquence and articulateness. Love, Susan

Connie Marcum Wong April 11, 2010 at 5:10 PM David, A very interesting study in self analysis and of releasing a bit of baggage along the way with the likely possibility of repeating it all again next time round. A wonderful perspective of the man in the mirror. Aloha, Connie

Caroline Cécile Delacroix April 7, 2010 at 8:26 PM This is really well written, David. Quite an interesting way to look at your life. But these dreams can give meaning to your life, making you absorb good elements that can also pass on to the next generation making it better, progress, evolved. Your wording here is awesome. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Caroline.

Usha Maharani April 7, 2010 at 5:29 AM Yes, we all sailing in the same boat and will dissolve together! What a lovely simple ending of the story!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 6, 2010 at 7:18 PM Extraordinary write David and I look in your mirror and see friend.. who write so brilliantly...luv.. "Sweetheart"

Andrea Dietrich April 6, 2010 at 12:39 PM A fav for this one!!

Andrea Dietrich April 6, 2010 at 12:36 PM David this is deep in its simplicity. The ending with the anology to the paper boat blew me away. GREAT! Luv, Andrea

Skat A April 6, 2010 at 11:39 AM Why? will be the answer when I finally die.

Poet Destroyer A April 6, 2010 at 10:04 AM DEEP . Truely enjoyed.

Carolyn Devonshire April 6, 2010 at 8:05 AM Awesome write, David. I can see the paper boat sinking, but it is not you. I think you hitched a ride on a passing rainbow and soared out to the "constellations of stars." Enjoyed! Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick April 6, 2010 at 5:01 AM You are an interesting person so don't soak up too much moisture ....Hang on and maybe someone will throw you a life perserver...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara

Doris Culverhouse April 6, 2010 at 4:20 AM enjoyed--don't dissolve! :)

Brian Strand April 6, 2010 at 12:47 AM Great imagery in your paper boat,riding a stream.catching a dream.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Charmaine Chircop April 5, 2010 at 10:47 PM I am that paper boat too many times...and I am the what i meet in the mirror too..What my Heart,My Life reflects.You are many things I'm sure..One of which,You are a great writer..One poem for my favs..and the poet too..:)Charma