Me: A Poem

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By Ebower


Oh, selfish heart,


I wish you’d break apart,


Into a million pieces,


So maybe then,


You’d finally see,


It’s not about me.



If they divide,


Will my ego become less wide,


As I separate,


Can I truly become smaller,


Or will they try to divide and defeat,


As they slowly converge and meet?



Oh, selfish heart,


As you break apart,


Into the tiniest pieces,


Please don’t converse,


So you can see,


It’s never been about me.




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donnaisabella profile image

donnaisabella Level 5 Commenter 3 months ago

That poem is interesting. It reminds me of a piece I wrote many years back as a teenager. I will probably post it too. I am enjoying this. Good job.

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Ebower Hub Author 3 months ago

donnaisabella: Well, thanks! Let me know if you post it; I'd love to read it. :)

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Charu Bhatnagar Level 2 Commenter 3 months ago

This seems to be very deep, and interesting.

3 months ago

Voted up. Good poem. Paul said 'not I'.

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Ebower Hub Author 3 months ago

Charu Bhatnagar: Thank you! I tried to write it with some depth to it.

f: Thanks! You're right; good point.

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savanahl Level 4 Commenter 3 months ago

Very nice poem. I like the perspective you wrote from. Great imagery.

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Ebower Hub Author 3 months ago

savanahl: Thanks so much! I love writing with imagery and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :)

3 months ago

Yes, I guess you could even be called an imagery wordsmith, right? :) (Good for tutoring business, too.)

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Ebower Hub Author 3 months ago

f: Well, I would consider it a compliment if someone called me that. :) It might if I tutored in writing or language arts, but I'm only tutoring in math right now.

3 months ago

Well, I see; not only a flair for words but also for math; with a lot of ppl it's either/or; like, a number person or a word person. If you are both, then, all the better.

Blessings.

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Poetic Fool Level 7 Commenter 3 months ago

Erin, this is a lovely poem with an important message. Often our egos do need to be broken to find the proper balance between self-love and humility. I love the imagery and the photo fits perfectly. Keep up the good work! You have a talent.

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Ebower Hub Author 3 months ago

f: I wouldn't say I was a number person yet, but I am becoming one through tutoring math. So, I understand what you are saying. Thanks!

Poetic Fool: I couldn't have described any better. Thanks so much; that means a lot! :)

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PDXKaraokeGuy Level 8 Commenter 3 months ago

i like this. very well done. nice read!

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Ebower Hub Author 3 months ago

PDXKarokeGuy: Thanks! :)

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cleaner3 Level 7 Commenter 3 months ago

Erin, I won't interpret just comment.

I like it , short and to the point

Great poem.

Much Love

Michael

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Ebower Hub Author 3 months ago

cleaner3: Thanks, Michael!

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PDXKaraokeGuy Level 8 Commenter 3 months ago

ebower, you're welcome

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Deborah Brooks 4 weeks ago

beautiful poem .. I love it

blessings'

Debbie

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Ebower Hub Author 4 weeks ago

Deborah Brook: Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. :)

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