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That is me?

August 22, 2010
By singing4ever GOLD, San Francisco, California
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"Those who wish to sing always find a song." And, as a close second, "I have always imagined that Paradise will be some kind of library."

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I’m not me
When I’m shy
When I don’t pay attention
When I answer wrong
When I’m not laughing
But they all tell me
That is me.
So I don’t know who to believe
Me, myself, and I
Or them?
They know me
Do I know me?
I think I’m me
When I focus
When I speak loud
When I answer right
When I laugh
But maybe
They know me
And I don’t.

© Andrew M., Belleville, ON, Canada

The author's comments:
This was a spur-of-the-moment poem when I was feeling a little down on myself.
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