Voices

Standing on the curb... talking No one there. ..walking Looks right thru you when he speaks Answers questions no one seeks He's told they aren't really there About that he doesn't even care To him they couldn't be more real Thats why it's always such a big deal No one wants him around Don't want to hear his sound When he screams at the air There's never anybody there Wish they'd just go away Somewhere far, far away He hears them speak and even sees their faces They follow along even when he goes places Doesn't understand why no one else sees The more he hears the less he believes

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/5/2015 3:54:00 PM

I wrote one very much like this one too, Scott. It's a good way to imagine this kind of person. They are such sad figures on the streets!! Good job on your first post.

Scott Williams
Date: 10/5/2015 5:49:00 PM

Thanks Andrea. For some reason I seem to be better at writing about dark situations more than light and joyful things.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/28/2015 8:53:00 AM

Thanks Scott, I'm pleased that you were moved by my poem.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/27/2015 5:01:00 PM

Hi Scott, this is in regards to an old reply... Thank you, for the reply on my comment. LINDA

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/20/2015 2:46:00 PM

This reminds me of the movie " A beautiful Mind." Congratulations on your win.

Scott Williams
Date: 8/27/2015 9:02:00 PM

Thanks, Richard. My inspiration for this poem is very much like that situation. My heart goes out to anyone suffering from any form of mental illness. I was very moved by your winning poem. Congrats on your win.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/19/2015 11:59:00 PM

Congrats on ur awesome poem n win Scott!

Scott Williams
Date: 8/27/2015 9:03:00 PM

Thank you so much.

Skat A

Date: 8/19/2015 9:02:00 PM

Scott. Congrats on your Mental Illness win.... SKAT

Scott Williams
Date: 8/27/2015 9:04:00 PM

Thanks a lot for all your encouragement Skat.

Nathan D.

Date: 8/19/2015 8:17:00 PM

well done. Nate

Scott Williams
Date: 8/27/2015 9:06:00 PM

I appreciate the opportunity Nate. Thanks a lot.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/8/2015 12:06:00 AM

Hi Scott, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Scott Williams
Date: 8/18/2015 3:08:00 AM

I really appreciate the warm welcome. I've had a chance to read some of your writing and have been very impressed. Thanks again for the warm welcome.

Skat A

Date: 8/6/2015 12:46:00 AM

Scott, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Scott Williams
Date: 8/18/2015 3:10:00 AM

Thanks for giving me such a big welcome. I really appreciate your words of encouragement. Thanks again.