Me

I see your blood shot eyes and they move me.

The sting of your breath makes me wince.

I once knew pleasant dreams before I knew you.

Now I am awoken by my own screaming.

I see the drink hit your lips and I shutter.

You slowly disappear and it takes hold of what little of you there is left.

I once knew sanity before I knew you.

Now my hands shake from fear of seeing you again.

I see you moving with me in the mirror. 

I'm right in front of you, yet your eyes gaze behind me. 

I once knew pain before I knew you.

Now I am numb with the world spinning around me.

Reviews

[HappySad]

An amazing and touching read. Thank you for sharing.

[Mohit Gautam]

I'm glad that such an amazing poet reviewed the poem of a school going lad.

[mattavelli]

Hello, L.B.W, thank you for entering my contest! :)
I enjoyed the read. It's short, but reveals itself in stages.

[Elizabeth Mars]

I love the repetitive line of "I once knew...before I knew you", it is a very captivating and blunt line. I enjoyed that first section the best, way to reel in the audience! :)

[look.both.ways]

Thank you so much!

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Very clear writing and nice flow. Honest words with passion. This good piece to read. Quiet rare here.

[look.both.ways]

wow thank you!!

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I like it your writing very much. I can see there lot of beauty and creativity.

[Coyote Poetry]

Many things can be used to hide real face and emotions. Your words. Honest, strong and the feel of real life. Nice flow of thoughts led to good ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[look.both.ways]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate your reviews!

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome.