I see

*** this is not a poem about stalking or anything like that.It's more about Omnipresence, for want of a better word******

I see you smile at them,

I see you flirt with them.

I see you dance with them,

I see you wrapped in them.

I watch you eat dinner in front of the T.V.

alone.

I watch you look at your reflection in the mirror,

no one to comment on your looks you work tirelessly to improve.

I see you cry when your on your own,

even when you think no one else is home.

When your heart feels shattered,broken in bits,

I will be the glue to mend and re fit.

On the journey too and the journey back,

work is all you have.

Faceless friends smile and laugh,

You laugh but scream inside...enough!

The day will come,as it does to us all,

when you realise time is your foe.

When the light starts fading from your soul,

I was there for you,you weren't alone.

I was there..

Author's Note

Work in progress...

Reviews

[EloisaWrites]

For a very weird reason, I feel that the one talking is the very soul of the character you use. Again, Bob, it appeals to be to be dramatic, emotive and very thought-provoking. I always thought that at some point, we feel that our souls (who has the purity, the humanity and the spirituality) sometimes separate from us when we drown ourselves with the regrets of yesterday and the despair of the present. Yet, it is still there, waiting to be noticed or to be summoned (for lack of a better word). The message of this poem is unique and very bold. Though on the lighter side, without your introduction, it might look like a poem of a stalker. haha. I love this one, too. :)

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks,yeah I was a bit concerned that anyone who read it would think it was about a stalker.God no,I just wanted to make that very clear.It was inspired after watching Depeche Mode video for a song called "Home"

[EloisaWrites]

A, that one! Haha. Thank God for the description. Still, though, if it was from a stalker, it is somewhat creepy but also very sympathetic.

[Bob Sherunkle]

If you have time to watch the video,you'll know where I was coming from with it

[EloisaWrites]

I'll check it again later. ;)

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks,great video,song is immense!

[Vidya Bacchus]

The great competition that is life.Eveyone thinks they are better than the other and every day it takes more effort to keep up the facade:)

[Bob Sherunkle]

Very true,thank you for reading

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome:)

[Trevor Barnett]

The whole world is concerned with impressing the other, or out doing the other. A lot of people have feign ideals they need to meet or others need to meet. Impressive Bob!

[Bob Sherunkle]

I agree Trevor,I know life is a competition, but's it's no fun anymore.Too many hurdle and hoops to jump through..for nothing

[sonnie ibadah]

very touching...
"I watch you look at your reflection in the mirror,
no one to comment on your looks you work tirelessly to improve."
i spent half my life hating the person i was just because i could not please others. i tried hard to be the obedient daughter, caring sister, reliable friend.... but no one noticed my efforts in fact it's like they were all oblivious to my sacrifices. in the end i just decided to quit 'cause i just didn't think it was worth me losing myself for. Very nice poem.

[Bob Sherunkle]

Sonnie,thank you

[Dreamer]

I loved reading this...I'm been there before so this was relatable to me.

[Bob Sherunkle]

In all honesty,I think it's relative to everyone walking this rock that's either been wanted or rejected.Something like that..

[Coyote Poetry]

"The day will come,as it does to us all,
when you realise time is your foe.
When the light starts fading from your soul,
I was there for you,you weren't alone.
I was there.."
I like the lines above. Most of us learn too late. What we needed is close to us and we didn't pay attention. I like the poem. Led the reader to the strong ending. Thank you for the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks Coyote.

[Laura Harrison]

This is very relatable. I've always been seen as the strong one in my family, so when I was suffering from self-harm, I tried to stay strong, even thought it felt like I was dying inside. I love the lines When your "heart feels shattered,broken in bits,
I will be the glue to mend and re fit."

[Bob Sherunkle]

F***,don't know what to say..i.m sorry.

[Laura Harrison]

You don't need to say sorry, it's fine, and besides, I found that person that I didn't need to pretend to be happy for :)

[Bob Sherunkle]

life starts.

[Lourisa]

We all want to belong, people need people. Loneliness hurts, yet we it's hard to admit and reach out to people when in this spot. All the pretending won't make the hurt go away but maybe that's saver that way. Great write, Bob.

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks Lourisa.As i mentioned to quirklet,it's not about stalking or anything creepy,I had watched the DM video for the song "Home" and it always makes me well up.Just got to thinking ...

[R. L. Hill]

This gave me shivers because I've been there.

[Bob Sherunkle]

sorry if you felt that way.It's not anything sinister,not at all.It's kinda a higher source seeing everything and everyone.nothing creepy.

[R. L. Hill]

These are good shivers Lol. I didn't think creepy. You know the goosebumps you get when you hear a really epic song? That's the type of shivers I get when I read something I really enjoy

[annabellee]

We only let people see what we want them to see...

perceptive and great write.
I really enjoyed reading it :)

[Bob Sherunkle]

Hi,Many thanks.I watched a Depeche Mode video the other night for a song called "Home"..made me think.

[annabellee]

you're most welcome :)