Skin and Bones

Skin and Bones

I am you, you are me
We're one in the same. 
Ashamed is the word that 
comes to mind;
Comes to mind when you hear 
my name?
Without me your nothing but 
skin. 
Your literally boneless without 
me, 
So why not embrace the you 
that is me?
Why not be at ease with me?

You say you are, but not quite 
all the way there are you?

No i am not there yet. 
I'm quite far from being at 
ease; 
Quite far from attaining 
comfort.
Does it suffice to hear the 
answer? 
Does it suffice to see, to know 
that i try?

I'm pleased you try but is your 
'try' enough?
Is your effort sincere? 

Is your 'try' true?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Clemons Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 6:13 PM
Wow, great poem Lajourne. I actually have a poem under the same title, this is a deep poem, with great imagery, and honest feelings written through it. Enjoyable overall, check out some of my poems, might find some you like. Peace.
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December 3, 2013 at 4:31 PM
An answer please, give me an answer!
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