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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

Date: 5/26/2010 4:50:00 PM

Mesmerizing poem of eloquence and articulateness. Love, Susan

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/11/2010 5:10:00 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

Date: 4/7/2010 8:26:00 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

Date: 4/7/2010 5:29:00 AM

Yes, we all sailing in the same boat and will dissolve together! What a lovely simple ending of the story!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/6/2010 7:18:00 PM

Extraordinary write David and I look in your mirror and see friend.. who write so brilliantly...luv.. "Sweetheart"

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/6/2010 12:39:00 PM

A fav for this one!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/6/2010 12:36:00 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

Date: 4/6/2010 11:39:00 AM

Why? will be the answer when I finally die.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/6/2010 10:04:00 AM

DEEP . Truely enjoyed.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/6/2010 8:05:00 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

Date: 4/6/2010 5:01:00 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

Date: 4/6/2010 4:20:00 AM

enjoyed--don't dissolve! :)

Brian Strand

Date: 4/6/2010 12:47:00 AM

Great imagery in your paper boat,riding a stream.catching a dream.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 4/5/2010 10:47:00 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