The Man That is Me

You say that you want to know me
But do you really care?
You want me to open to you
My very soul laid bare

You say that you want me
But still have your fears
Where were you when
I shed all of my tears

You say that you need me
But when the time comes
You'll dance to the tune
Of someone else's drums

You say that you love me
But how can it be?
You love only my essence
Not the man that is me
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: Nov 2010
About this poem:
This poem was written after someone I met online declared their undying love for me . . . even though we'd never met! (maybe I'm just getting cynical in my old age? LOL )

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ginger1959
AFRESHSTART48,

sure can relate, enjoyed your poem!!!!wave

Truly,

Gingerangel bouquet
afreshstart48
Thanks ginger, I guess it's easy to fall in love online. We tend to fall for the persona without really getting to know the person behind it. sigh
Fellsman
Hi

Very succinctly put with good rhyme..........

Regards

Fellsman
afreshstart48
Thanks Fellsman for your comment.handshake
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