Self-Elusive

Have you ever thought?
I am alone
Far from ones self sitting as a stone 
One in a trillion
But are your really alone?
Think of the clock its ticks and sitting alone 
And chimes strangely in your home 
Then you say I am truly on my own 
No one to call on me 
Far from a touch and a plea 
No you’re not really alone 
Your mind has called on you, a companion 
A talking tone 
It takes on personalities 
And conversations that groan
Alone you say 
Think of the speck dust 
Floating invisibly by a quiet in gust 
No true object is really exclusive 
So my thoughts on this matter are really inconclusive
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Richards Avatar
November 21, 2008 at 3:02 PM
Very introspective poem here, Laura. Clever and thought provoking! Nicely done! ~ Carrie
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November 21, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Great write, Laura. Yes, I have thought this on all too many occasions. Your poem is deeply philosophical, with great messages, and, on top of that, it is also beautifully humorous - especially the last line (hope that wasn't the wrong thing to say). Love, Nigel
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