I'm going to read this poem tomorrow at the open mic...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

"Me"

Has anyone seen
Me?

I’ve been missing hereabouts for such a long time
I ran away from everything, everyone
Even from myself, it seems

And now I can’t find
Me.

It’s a strange feeling
Missing me

I look in the mirror and there’s a girl I don’t recognize
She looks wistful, sad, lost

Nothing like I look
Not at all.

But she’s always there when I look
Strange

I don’t know where to go, or what to do
Now, with myself, or whoever I am

I have a helium balloon inside
And it’s going to lift me right out of here any minute now.

Maybe then
I’ll be able to

Find me.


© MLC

[NYC_SKP]

1. My, what a provocative composition!

Oh, the crowd's going to love that one.

Be prepared, maybe, for a few perplexed expressions as people wonder how much that poem is THEM!

To the extent that it describes our splits in identity, it's deliciously creepy, if you don't mind my saying so.

:loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear NYC_SKP!

I hope they will...

Yeah, I expect they might be perplexed...

I wanted it to be a little weird!

My sort-of existential poem, if you will...

And I don't mind your calling it deliciously creepy! I think that's a very apt description, actually...

Thank you!

;)

[stewartcolbert08]

3. I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

I can so relate and I love it! You are going to knock em dead!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear stewartcolbert08!

Wow, you just knocked me over with your praise!

I don't think you've ever commented before on a poem of mine, and this is a helluva way to begin, thank you so much!

I hope to really get them going tomorrow...

:D

[hibbing]

4. thanks Peggy

Hi Peggy,
Interesting poem once again. Not sure what you had in mind with the line about the balloon lifting you right out, but I do like that thought. As I sit and type this I am thinking I do have things that lift me right out of where I am if I am in a bad place. Whoops, I am probably reading way too much into this, but hey, we can all have our own interpretations of art right? Take care and I hope you are feeling better, this piece does have a melancholy feel to me.

Peace

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear hibbing!

The line about the helium balloon just came to me as I considered that I wanted to "lighten" the mood a bit, and change directions...

As soon as I put it down, I thought it would really work.

And I wasn't feeling badly at all...

Just playing with some emotions that I could see...

But they weren't really me.

Not to worry, sweetie...

And thank you.

:hug:

[ccharles000]

7. oh peggy it it wonderful.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. My dear ccharles000!

I'm so pleased you like it!

I guess you like me being weird, huh?

Thank you, sweetie!

:hug:

[flvegan]

8. Bravo!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. My dear flvegan!

And here's another lurker, huh?

Do you normally read my stuff?

Thank you, sweetie...:hug:


And you don't need to answer me if you don't feel like it...;)

[flvegan]

11. I'm not a big fan of poetry, I admit.

I usually click on the poetry threads and leave wondering what the hell it meant without responding, while respecting the intent of the poet. This entry, I did like and felt I should respond.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. It isn't always easy to see the poet's intent, if any.

I appreciate your comments a great deal.

Thank you!

[flvegan]

13. Ha! You didn't answer my answer with "My dear"

This WILL show up on your permanent record.

:rofl:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. I almost never do, in my replies!

What are you, Rent-A-Mod?

My DEAR flvegan!

:P

[firedupdem]

15. Wow! I just printed that and put it on the bathroom mirror. I think

I'll put another copy in my purse. I can totally relate to that poem. It's like you described what I'm feeling perfectly!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. My dear firedupdem!

Wow!

That'll wake you up every day!

Good thing I put the copyright on it...

And of course, I'm thrilled you made those copies, sweetie!

That is the ultimate compliment, and I thank you!

Seems as though I've gotten inside a bunch of peoples' heads here tonight...

Who knew?

Thank you...

:hug:

[firedupdem]

17. That is a perfect poem...

you did a great job. I promise to keep it to myself :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. I am so glad you think so...

How often do you really get to inspire anyone?

:hug:

[BlueIris]

19. Good luck! nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Thanks, my dear BlueIris! nt

[Callalily]

21. Very stimulating poem

I think we all at one time or another have lost me .

This poem is going to create a lot of interesting conversations with your graoup.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. My dear Callalily!

Indeed, I believe that losing ourselves is part of the human condition...

I will read it tonight, and I'm looking forward to my audience's reaction!

Thank you for your very kind comments, sweetie...


:hi:

[Strong Atheist]

22. Ah. I can relate to that... good luck!

:bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. My dear Strong Athiest!

I'm glad you can!

Thanks, sweetie...

:bounce:

[NanceGreggs]

25. Once again, CalPeg shoots ...

... and scores!

(Was there ever any doubt?)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. My dear Nance!

It should be fun tonight, no?

Thanks sweetie!

I'll PM you the other one...

;)

[JitterbugPerfume]

27. Thanks Peggy!

that is really thought provoking.

YOU are really talented.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

28. My dear JitterbugPerfume!

Talented? Maybe...I've been told I have a way with words, and now and then they manage to emerge fairly artistically...

I'm really glad you find this thought-provoking!

Thanks, sweetie...

[Vidar]

29. Very nice, CP. Makes one think.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. Thank you, my dear vidar...

I'm glad it does!

:hi:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

31. Author! Author!

:applause:

Yet again Peggy, you share your wonderful talents with us.

A superb, sweet piece.

Thank you :loveya: :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. My dear SalmonChantedEvening!

I am so overcome at your praise...

Thank you so much, sweetie...

I hope that the folks at the open mic tonight like it as much as you do!

:loveya: :hug:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

33. I have no doubt they will.

You are entirely welcome dear lady. :)

[NYC_SKP]

34. How'd it go?

How'd it go?
How'd it go?
How'd it go?
How'd it go?

Tonight, how did it go???

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. My dear NYC_SKP!

It went WELL!

But the funny thing?

They liked the other poem better...

Ya never know how things will go!

I'm not unhappy with their response to either poem!

Thanks for asking, sweetie!

And sorry I'm so late!

:hug:

[NYC_SKP]

36. The heathens!!! How DARE they!

Just kidding.

:pals:

Which other poem?

:shrug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

37. They still liked it...

The other one I read first...It's called "Seduction."

Should I post it?

Or should I just call you.......and read it?

;)

[NYC_SKP]

38. Oh, please post it!

I'd love to hear it but I'm just exhausted and off to bed, sweetie!

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

39. I will post it...

I hope you can stick around long enough to see it...

:hug:

[RandomThoughts]

40. I understand your expression there.

For what is the meaning of me
other then what you want to be.

I have heard the sentiment in that post before
its partly in this song.

http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l206/sagitane/Videos/Buffy/?action=view¤t=GoingThroughtheMotions.flv

[CaliforniaPeggy]

45. My dear RandomThoughts...

I had not heard that song before, and I loved it!

It sure does have some of those same sentiments...

Thank you, sweetie...:hug:

[Skittles]

41. you want I should kick Me's ass, Ms. Peggy?

yes INDEED! :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

44. Thank you, my dear Skittles!

yes INDEED! :hi:

[CreekDog]

42. that one made me think

and i've had those thoughts myself sometimes, you know, in the mirror?

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

43. My dear CreekDog!

I've had them too...

Weird, but obviously part of life.

:hug: