Tim B Poet Free verse

Withdrawal

I look in the mirror objectively
It haunts
Haunts the soul  and respects NOT my dignity
It comes close
But it drives me further away 
In vino veritas, they say the truth can drive you sane.


Maybe just
Maybe

We are not alone when we look in the mirror
Our shadows split infinitely, multiplied horror of 
Past

Withdrawal kind of fits neatly into my plan
It kills
Kills the need for any attention and respects my dignity
It is far away
But it is getting closer
Requiescate in pace.

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William Crocker August 15, 2011 at 12:46 AM Tim , a well written poem with many interpretations.I love the ,we are not alone, line.Crossfox.

Sabina Nicole August 3, 2011 at 10:09 PM Wow I love the " we are not alone when we look in the mirror" great stuff!

Andrea Dietrich August 3, 2011 at 1:17 AM Very profound writing. I think I don't look too deeply into that mirror!! Luv, Andrea

Constance La France August 2, 2011 at 3:26 PM deep and profound writing, I really like your style and thanks so much for your comments on my poetry~~ Tim B August 2, 2011 at 4:09 PM Thanks Constance! I love your style too, it is always full of wonderful imagery and powerful words that elicit emotion.

Nette Onclaud August 2, 2011 at 12:41 AM the mirror and your projections... they start the the mental/ emotional gears going, tim!... fascinating read that begs to be re-read!:) huggs, nette Tim B August 2, 2011 at 4:10 PM Thank you nette, please do come back and re-read, I am always glad if a poem makes someone do that :).