Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

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(dusted off an oldie)

The Real Me

I’m just a character in your love affair
Over years you molded me until I was what you wanted
One day I finally needed to know about the real me
And how much of this change I was willing to accept

I found myself lost and couldn’t remember who I had been
I still can’t remember who I was, want to be or want out of life
All I know is that I’m not finding it here with you

The fact is this deep void in me I can no longer ignore
I’m just not satisfied with the me I’ve become
The truth is it repulses me - the real me needs to feel alive
To give and receive a hundred percent
I need fulfillment out of life

I can no longer play our charade so I need to go out on my own
Rediscover myself, the person I want to become
All these years I thought I could play along

But time has come for me to break free
Of the borders you set for me
The real me can’t need someone
Who doesn’t want me for all of who I can be    



AP: 2nd place 2020

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Gershon Wolf March 5, 2018 at 8:52 PM Spot-on message...Check out my next poem, (which you've just inspired), titled "Who is Who?", for an analogous message in a different format. Thanks!!! Line Gauthier March 6, 2018 at 7:01 AM Love to hear that I've inspired you to write. I look forward to reading your poem, Gershon.

Tom Cunningham March 4, 2018 at 4:14 PM Every relationship has to have give and take, it cannot be one sided, it will not work. Line Gauthier March 4, 2018 at 7:47 PM And eyes have to be open to see what you may not want to see... Thanks for your visit, my dear friend.

Jean Murray March 4, 2018 at 3:59 PM Gosh, I am so proud to listen to you Line. If this is an oldie, I hope you followed through. I was running on empty for so many years, I had literally lost my voice. You GO girl! Line Gauthier March 4, 2018 at 7:46 PM Thank you so much, Jean. Most appreciated visit and comment. And yes, I most certainly did follow through.

Jan Allison March 4, 2018 at 1:46 PM I think many can relate and can lose their identitywhen in a certain type of relationship line,very well penned:-) hugs Jan xx Line Gauthier March 4, 2018 at 4:03 PM Thanks, Jan. Most appreciated.