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Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

0 posted 2011-08-01 12:04 PM

We've been together
since way back when
It's been so long
and they're so close
you'd think
I'd call them friend
They've got my back
they're always on the look out
to find one way or another
to sink
inside of me
to protect or defend
my yellow bellied
lily livered
shy
from the dark
with heebie jeebies
and people
with arms lengths
and a myriad
of other quirkishness
concealed
And should the truth
be revealed
It seems to be
that they try
to protect myself
from me

LGR(C)8/1/11

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

1 posted 2011-08-01 05:23 PM

"And should the truth
be revealed
It seems to be
that they try
to protect myself
from me"

Nicely stated.

Wish I had your friends.

We can be our own worst enemies, can't we?

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

2 posted 2011-08-01 06:20 PM

I appreciate that very much, thank you!
And yes indeed we are!
Lori

Prasad Nataraj
Senior Member

since 2008-05-29

Posts 1149
Bangalore,India

3 posted 2011-08-02 02:49 AM

I’ve caused more damage to myself than anyone else could do.

Fine writing on true friends.

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

4 posted 2011-08-02 05:52 AM

Thanks Prasad, I appreciate it very much.
Lori

ice
Member Elite

since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

5 posted 2011-08-02 06:23 AM

Protecting the self from the self...
Have been rescued from that myself..
Good concept-good poem-enjoyed

Marilyn
Member Elite

since 1999-09-26

Posts 2621
Ontario, Canada

6 posted 2011-08-02 07:43 AM

we can be our own worst enemy sometimes. Well done.

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

7 posted 2011-08-02 07:53 AM

Ice and Marilyn thank you. The poem started out with me just looking at what a big "scared of my own shadow" kind of person I am and evolved into being my own worst enemy. I like it when poems take you somewhere you weren't planning to go. Thanks again
Lori

tuffluv66
Member

since 2011-05-13

Posts 121
Iowa, U.S.A.

8 posted 2011-08-02 11:14 AM

A tricky subject, since you always try to foil yourself. Well written

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

9 posted 2011-08-02 11:36 AM

I am the male counterpart to this . . .er . . . confession. That makes it bisexual I guess. Hah!

~ Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get. ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

10 posted 2011-08-02 08:31 PM

Jerry, you goofy guy! Ha! That's a scary thought...well, I don't know, maybe some guys think you're hot too.
Lori

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

11 posted 2011-08-05 01:19 PM

My fear and trepidation are too lazy (or too busy quaking *G*) to offer much protection. *S* I really like the introspection this both reveals and invites. *S*

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