The Company I Keep

I’m never alone 
Even when I’m on my own
I cant get away
For even just a day

There he is
Always at my feet
He reminds me what was
And what can never be

Its this constant reminder
That makes me shudder
When the distractions leave
And I’m stuck with me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Today as I read this piece you have written I am thankful that you have shared it with us. I hope you will present us with more of your poetry in the near future. Don't let your ink dry out. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be Matthew. Love, Carol
Galua Avatar
July 22, 2010 at 12:00 AM
I can so much relate to this poem, I experience this sometimes... and you worded it so well...
Arteaga Avatar
July 21, 2010 at 11:14 PM
fix your title you it an extra m :P unless you meant to do that lol
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July 21, 2010 at 11:13 PM
well you know that saying to love someone you must first love yourself ( at least I think) cool poem read about your feelings felt on yourself i think every once in while not as much as other we all have that oddity
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