I Often Sit and Talk to Me

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Gunslinger
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 901
TX, USA

0 posted 2011-01-26 05:44 PM

I often sit and talk to me-
I know that's very strange.
And some might say demented
At least a bit deranged.

You know? I've found it helps me think
And set my thoughts aright
Sometimes the conversations last...
Quite late into the night.

I often think of choices made
Discuss the pros and cons
And wonder 'bout the wisdom
And should I carry on.

Or should I take a different tack
And trash my foolish schemes
Of being known for what I write?
Tis but a childish dream.

I think about the paths I chose-
The pain I've left behind...
And wish to make amends to those
To whom I've been unkind.

Alas, the miles and years between
Today, and all those days
Are far too great to bridge by hope
And this my soul dismays.

And so I sit, and so I talk-
A fool, perhaps tis so...
But I can understand myself
There's comfort there I know.

OwlSA
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-11-07

Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa

1 posted 2011-01-26 06:03 PM

I think we all talk to ourselves, John – well those who don’t have anyone around to talk to, anyway. It is simply thinking aloud – and the sound of a human voice makes one feel less alone, and makes one’s thoughts more real and easier to process – if that is demented or a bit deranged, then I am too. Read your own poem about dreams being enough (If Only Once . . . ), and you won’t think that your dream is childish. It is good to be introspective and regret being unkind, and it is never too late to mend – even though the people you hurt may not forgive you, they will definitely feel better knowing you are genuinely sorry, and so will you. Being genuinely sorry helps you to forgive yourself – and forgiving yourself helps others to do so too. Those whom you think you cannot reach because they have passed on, will instinctively know and understand your thoughts. Know also that we all have hurt others; but it is only the great and worthy few who acknowledge this. There are also very few who know and understand themselves and what boon that is for those who do. If we can’t understand ourselves, we can never begin to understand others. It is good to get out all the hurts and regrets that are poisoning us.

Owl

ken206573
Member

since 2008-10-14

Posts 487

2 posted 2011-01-26 06:13 PM

Just like you, OwlSA I talk to myself in my mind and aloud. But everyone does..though most don't realize they are, but they are. Nice poem I like everyline to it.

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

3 posted 2011-01-27 01:32 AM

You are writing more lately and that's a good thing. latearrival

serenity
Junior Member

since 2011-01-30

Posts 13
Queensland, Australia.

4 posted 2011-01-30 06:48 PM

Could identify with every word. Most enjoyable piece.

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