Projection

I tell my thoughts
and, sometimes
feelings,
exactly as I want.
I do not force
an interpretation
onto someone else.
Why then
are some so convinced
that they know
what I mean
and I should
validate them.
It’s almost like
it’s not even
about me
after all.

Reviews

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Yes, projection, that can happen at times.
Some readers might identify with the writer's work so much, they can feel it is about them or gave it a whole new meaning, never intended by the author.
Green, your words make much sense.
Another piece I really enjoyed reading.
I truly appreciate your honest poetry.
And our words are always our own, no matter how many can relate.
However I also feel that having others relating to a writer's work is the greatest honor, as long it is not obsession, that is rather unhealthy.
I am sure you will understand what I am saying.
Very good work.
Take good care. 😃

[Dave W.]

People are weird, good poem....

[Vol]

Green,
My favorite color... wait RED is my favorite color! Or blue...
"I tell my thoughts"
Over the last several years, I have read dozens of articles about the nature of consciousness. Where do thoughts originate? How do deep concepts suddenly appear while we are in the shower, or half asleep? No one knows.
I'm not an engineer. I'm a retired creative writing teacher. I did my first poetry reading in 1968. Words are my life, poetry my breath. May I say that I think there is a dearth of poets who have any idea what they are doing... The main problem they seem to have is finding their own voice. A problem you do not have. And yours is strong, indeed.
Vol

[Philip Gaber]

;-) Haha, nicely wrapped up there. We have our defaults and rely on them often. It's the rare person who is able to reset their defaults, which is hard but necessary from time to time.

[In Em's Wonderland]

Ah, the miscommunication poem...which can often be perceived by everyone in some way or another. I often enjoy talking through text and whatnot, but it's otherwise easier to communicate face-to-face to better understand the others emotions or body language. I usually have a difficult time interpreting how people say things...

[Neville]

John pointed me in this direction, the rest is history .. and believe me, I was not disappointed .. thanks to both of ya .. and write on .. Neville

[Amanda Reynolds]

I love the line breaks and your thought process and digression in your poem, looking forward to reading more of your writing ;)

[John Sullivan]

The problem is real. I just read Neville's "Impressions of a Senryu" before I read this and projection was my first thought. It;s something I see all the time in my life, unfortunately. Nicely done.

[Davidgeo]

It's kind of a crushing reality but... outside of our family and ourselves... no one really gives a s**t about you. As you get older you will see. Take care of those close to you and do your best to grow those relationships; it's a very, very unpleasant existence without them.

[Chris]

Chuckling here... this is a good and very true one. I could try answering this one BUT it would be my own interpretation of YOUR questions and you aren't "asking" for advice - just being rhetorical.