If I Ever Meet Myself

A soliloquy poem

If I ever happen to meet myself,

I'd sit graciously on silence's table,

And study my evolved,

yet un-evolved self,

Undisturbed, unhurried, un-agitated,

By world's brightest gulf.

...and smile back, as I watch myself.

 

If I ever happen to meet myself,

I'd sit cozily on peace's table,

And watch my wounded,

yet un-wounded self,

Un-agitated, un-deviated, unmoved,

By world's sorry self

...and smile back, as I watch myself.

 

If I ever happen to meet myself,

I'd sit calmly on agony's table,

And observe my painful,

yet not too painful self,

Unmoved, undaunted, unleashed,

By world's weirdest self,

...and smile back, as I watch myself.

 

If I ever happen to meet myself,

I'd sit gladly on glee's table,

With my eyes smiling, and smiling at myself,

Unaffected, unguarded, unremitted,

By world's unrequited self.

...and grin back, at myself.

 

If I ever happen to meet myself,

Twill indeed be a blessed, 

contending  miracle,

As that's when I could pat

Amd greet myself,

In real, In real, In real!

And make this fact to myself perceivable,

That Our world may sure often demand struggles,

And our mere existence in it,

May just be negligible,

But we never gotta forget

To stay hopeful,

smile and giggle at ourselves,

No matter how hard,

or harder are the struggles,

As that's the very fuel,

That can truly cause miracles,

In a world,

Often obsessed with struggles!

 

And then with a grin,

A sparkling hope within,

I'll bid myself,

A safe, sweet, serene, 

farewell.

 

 

Author's Note

This is the first ever soliloquy poem, I've written this far. Thank-you for stopping by and going through my words. Please feel free to share your thoughts about the poem and rate it too.
All your comments, suggestions, feedbacks etc. are most welcome :)

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

oh i really like this idea...to meet oneself...gauge a life, a personality....would we smile at ourselves or frown?
would we be undaunted? would we be at peace with our image staring back at us?

something in Oedipus talked about ..."a man on his death having no regrets" or something to that measure.
Life has regrets and pitfalls, we cannot avoid them. But, if we can even the ledger by happier times or good deeds...we can die humble and hopefully with some contentment. Nicely done.
j.

[Saumya]

Thanks a zillion for praising the poem and the idea behind writing it, dear Jacob :) It indeed means a lot to me, and you my friend truly made me feel honoured for writing this :) I verily agree with the last para of your review, and like it too for it's indeed so true! :)

[Najam Us Saher]

I liked the message you have conveyed. Despite the struggles hold on and look back at yourself with love.
Being hopeful is what one misses sometimes, your words are really inspiring. Keep writing and sharing.

[Saumya]

Thank-you so much, Najam :)
I'm immensely glad that you liked the poem and the message it conveyed.

[Najam Us Saher]

You are most welcome. ☺

[Chris Shaw]

How creative a write is this, and so very interesting to read. It conjures up all sorts of thoughts. We travel through our lives rarely knowing who we are or even knowing how others perceive us to be. A chance to dissect our inner selves and see what we are truly made of. Would we be content with the results or wanting to run away and hide in the corner? I wonder.

Chris

[Saumya]

You've used the apt term for the poem in your review! 'dissection' :) only If wish we could all do so with us once in a life atleast, it could be a blessed reward in itself! And I would never wish to run away or hide from it, never :) *Sigh*

Thanks so much for sharing your sentiments about the poem.I'm very glad that you liked it so much, and could relate with it well :)

Regards,
Saumya.

[Chris Shaw]

I enjoyed your lines very much Saumya. A pleasure to read.

Chris

[Saumya]

*Smiling* Thanks again!
(((Hugs)))💖

[Weeping willow]

Very interesting write, loved it and is relatable poem for me. It would be nice if you could actually go back and meet ones self.So much I would say if only I could. Nice write;-]

[Saumya]

Thanks so much for sharing your sentiments about the poem. I'm glad that you liked it so much! :)

[wordman]

my first thought would be that i didn`t like my self,,and you did a wonderful job,looked like a pro

[Saumya]

Why so? May I know?
Thanks. Glad you liked the poem :)

[wordman]

talking about me,i would not like my self

[Saumya]

Lol...start liking yourself for the person you are already .For the world is otherwise full of people who can hate you well, for it's very easy for most these days :p

Take care :)

[wordman]

well,as long as you don`t,i am fine in my skin

[Carolynn]

Wow - this is so creative and intriguing - I'm not sure I could write so eloquently about myself. This is simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talent :)

[Saumya]

Thankyou so much for sharing your thoughts about the poem, Carolynn. I'm immensely glad to know that you loved it! :))

[BBP]

Awesome concept! How lucky we would be to have the chance. I like how you make it so humbled by the chance, showing how we'd soften ourselves in that moment.

[Saumya]

Indeed! :) So glad you liked the poem. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about it.It's Much appreciated :)

[BBP]

My pleasure

[Norman 223]

A beautifully reflective poem that sees a positive outcome from every emotion. Some of life's paths may be stony, but the stout boots of optimism allow us to tread them more easily.
A lesson for all of us, written from a unique viewpoint . Saumaya to Saumaya.
Loved it

Norman

[Saumya]

Thank-you so much, uncle Norm! :)
I'm indeed very glad that you loved the poem very much and appreciated its viewpoint too :) It's definitely a soliloquy poem, but my audience and their feedback is still as precious as it ever was :) Thanks for sharing your contending thoughts bout the poem, it indeed means a lot to me and made me. *Smile*

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

this is is superb in brilliance and the eloquent articulate language and the feeling you portrayed here of looking at yourself or oneself (for us) is brilliant.
i for one would not like to meet myself apparently i have a heap of flaws but hey maybe if i did meet myself over coffee i could finally explain to myself that i am me and to accept me as i am
thanks for this wonderful piece of work!! really

[Saumya]

Thank-you so much, Julie! I'm immensely glad that you liked this poem and the other aspects of it, and the fact that the poem is as satisfying as to the readers as it was to me, is truly a special and soothing compliment! :)

Also, I like your idea of meeting yourself someday at coffee, to explain yourself to you and accept the true you. A great thought indeed! :)

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Hi you are welcome a great poem

[Saumya]

*smile* Thanks again! ((Hugs))💖

[Neville]

I am no expert but I think this is absolutely fantastic and I am sure there will be many others who think and feel likewise..... Neville

[Saumya]

Thanks so much, Neville :)
Glad you enjoyed the poem!

[Neville]

an absolute pleasure my fine literary friend...

[Saumya]

Ah! that's a lovely compliment indeed.
Thanks Neville :))

[Neville]

but also true.... Neville