Mine

This is for the contest about writing a poem that reflects who you are. I like to think I am an individual, but am I?

I walk each day, one foot in front of the other, on pavement that has already been claimed
And into buildings, already named
I day dream of things that already exist
I sing songs that have already been written
Living a life of completely unoriginal ideals

But, when my life leads me to utter distress
I take out my pen and start to undress
A piece of writing that, although made of words that have been around a very long time,
is something that is nothing but completely mine.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

"But, when my life leads me to utter distress
I take out my pen and start to undress"
The above lines are amazing. A very good way to describe create thoughts and words. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Emily Feret]

As Always, thank you!

[Holly]

This poem is brilliant... You have alot of talent. Great work!

[Emily Feret]

Thanks Holly

[Holly]

you're welcome :)

[Rahul]

Lovely writing and what a great thought,
when my life leads me to utter distress
I take out my pen and start to undress..lovely lines and showed some depth what you wanted to say by this.
nicely penned :)

[Emily Feret]

What a compliment! Thank you!

[DCT ponderings]

I have just begun the process of taking out my pen and starting to undress. Again that is. This must go to my favorites.

[Emily Feret]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to read and review my work. I appreciate it!

[DCT ponderings]

Trust me it was my pleasure.

[Blue Belle]

I love how the first half you explained things that are already created and the second half your creativity in creating something.

[Emily Feret]

Thank you for your review

[Jack...]

Perfectly stated and oh how true is this collection on lines? You have said what we all think from one time or another. This was very cool and I enjoyed reading it. Very good Emily.

[Emily Feret]

Thank you so much!

[Larry Dyson]

I like the part about reusing old words and making them tell your story..

[Emily Feret]

Thank you so much for reading!

[David Scott]

I enjoyed this read. You are asking questions that are like your poem. Universally asked by all sentient beings of themselves. We do have commonality. Like snow, we are made of the same material, we respond to conditions in a predictable and common way. We are formed by seemingly random events colliding in this time and place. Yet like the individual flake of snow, each life, each thought even, is special and unique. We live a life that has demensions beyond our understanding. That life has the potential to paint a picture for the universe that reflects Light like no other life has or ever will again. Poetry can show us this lesson well too!
A wonderful write Emily.

[Emily Feret]

Wow, what an amazing review. I appreciate you reading so much David!

[beautiful dreamer]

dont you love that about poetry? beautiful write! so true! short and sweet and to the point. awesome!

[The Don]

Great poem! I like the idea you wrote about, i definitley feel this. I dont like many poems but i really enjoyed this one. way to go!

[Emily Feret]

Thank you so so much for taking the time to read it, and then also leave a comment!!!