Nathan D. Poet Free verse

Playing Human

the smile on my lips

is forced and coerced

I pretend to pay attention

give the best possible advice

everyone praises me

I 'm so kind, polite and nice

its all just automation

I rarely actually listen

certainly don't care

all I'm doing

is playing human

blending in

fitting in

I'm so perfectly hidden

you 'll never even

see a curtain  

from where I stand  

majoring in fronts 

put up on a pedal stool

for computing with fools

I'm so perfectly hidden 

smiling from time to time

labeling those 

with  all sincerity

open solitary

passing along an appeal

continuing to fit in

blend in

pretend

force  program 

is it just me or

am I the perfect human



for p.d's collaboration contest but I wont say who wrote what part.

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Charmaine Chircop November 20, 2015 at 11:53 AM This poem reminds me of times where I am somewhere. where the feeling is uncomfortable,and the aura suffocating,yet its demanded from me to put a smile ,and act civil..I loved your poem cuz Im.sure everyone eperience such situations at times .. A fave. Well done to you both.

Constance La France October 14, 2015 at 12:52 AM Nathan, deep write, oh yes the masks we wear in life, 7, and I want to thank you for my fine placement in your Dark and Twisted Contest, I am honored ~~

Joe Maverick September 7, 2015 at 6:03 PM A real good one on artifice, and how we see ourselves, and I guess how we could miss the genuine veins running through to our character's Nathan..' Pleased to have stopped by..'

Len Gasun September 6, 2015 at 3:51 AM This is an extremely amazing collaboration of my two super fave poets, my dearest sis Linda and Nathan! I loved and enjoyed each line soo much! A super duper 7 from me. I'm so glad and honored to read it this afternoon. Big sweet Congratulations to you my dearest poet sis and poet bro Nate! Thank you so much! love lots and biggest hug, Leonora

Robert Lindley September 4, 2015 at 10:16 PM Top rate from start to finish. Great collaboration and so smooth I could see no break at all. A7

Neva Romaine September 3, 2015 at 7:59 AM Hey Nathan, BIG congratulations on your win in PD's wonderful contest! An excellent collaboration from the both of you in all its parts. Be Blessed, Neva

Alexis Y. September 3, 2015 at 12:18 AM Nathan, congratulations on your win. You and PD penned a good collab:-)Alexis

Eve Roper September 2, 2015 at 11:21 PM Nathan, BIG congratulations on your wonderful win! An absolutely brilliant work of art with you and Linda Well done. Hugs Eve

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 2, 2015 at 10:53 PM Great collab with Linda! Congrats on top place win Nathan!

Andrea Dietrich September 2, 2015 at 10:07 PM Yes, I saw this one before and I STILL love it!! Congrats, Nathan.

Skat A September 2, 2015 at 3:17 PM nathan'''' Linda. gave people a chance to collab with her and this is what she gets .... great job!!! Your words 2011... SKAT

Paul Callus September 2, 2015 at 2:50 PM Top marks for the honesty with which these lines have been written. Sometimes it can be the other way round...the good and quiet pretending to be macho, imitating others. Of course we do put on a smiley mask at times to cover up the pain or sadness that we feel inside. ~ Congrats on your first place win, Nathan! All the best. // paul Paul Callus September 2, 2015 at 2:52 PM My congrats also go to Linda, who helped produce this seamless offering!

Jan Allison September 2, 2015 at 2:28 PM An awesome collaboration Linda and Nathan many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A September 2, 2015 at 1:30 PM hello My sweet one, I'm glad you did this for me. Now I will question you! Is it you pretending to pay attention or is it I??? LOL-- Thanks for the sweet morning, Anyways, I know you hate it when I drop a copy paste, congrats. Anyways, here it goes. Nathan, Congratulations on your awesome win. I'm overwhelmed on the outcome of every poem. Stop by my latest blog or poem when you have the time. I'd like to have your permission, on posting this poem on my page in the near future. Always ~LINDA~

Poet Destroyer A August 27, 2015 at 10:42 PM LOL, Andrea's comment is funny... I bet, the souper she's talking about belongs in a mentaLWard. LOL..that's an inner soup joke... Anyways, my Love. Our poem's one of the best. I love the outcome of being perfect.. hehehe... WUV YOU ...Forever YOURS

Andrea Dietrich August 19, 2015 at 9:43 PM this is really awesome. It reminds me of a sociopath that everyone trusts and thinks is so human, kind of like Ted Bundy (or maybe some Soupers I know . hahaha) Great job, the two of you.

Anthony Beesley August 17, 2015 at 6:52 PM The beast is back with another bullet to the brain...luv it

Tim Smith August 16, 2015 at 12:46 PM Played this part for a few years. I think I know who wrote what after knowing how you write but I may be wrong. I think this one flowed the best so far in the ones I have seen so far.

Skat A August 15, 2015 at 11:16 PM I'm only human at night. LOL I like it, I like it A LOT! Don't worry I already called. I know exactly who wrote what part. The ending makes it all happen, what I really mean is, eek eek eek eek eek eek eek eek eek eek eek. Where you at? Me Monkey not Human