#92 I See Me

This poem describes how we all tend to hide our true self from the outside world in order to be accepted. We are never sure what we want to share and what we want to hide. But as we accept it we become more comfortable with ourselves and with other people. We constantly run from our weaknesses hoping that they will soon go away. But I have faced mine and realize I am anything but perfect in this world of savages.

This poem originally was published in Poems on Life - Teen Poems

I See Me

by Jay

When I look into these eyes
I find things no one else ever catches a glimpse at

I see this fear of judgment
that makes her cower at confrontation

I see this hopelessness for the future
that make her choices her burden alone

I see this desperate need for companionship to make her strong
in the savage world of humans

I see this courage
caged in her thoughts of inferiority

I see these thoughts of abandonment
that make her cling to anything

I see this devotion to her beliefs
that makes her fear death

And I hate that the person I always see is me.

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ericah

wow wow wow! i loved the poem, amazing, keep writing!
annaelle

Hey! I loved your poem! Keep it up! bye annaelle
Copper

I am not going to start spouting all about how the poem is ME all over or anything, I noticed a lot of people don't bother to tell the author anything but go on about how talented they themselves are and how THEY can totally relate to the poem, like the author can't. I just wanted to tell you that your poem is excellent, well written, well structured, fantastically worded, and most importantly, it expresses your feelings. Well done, and I hope expressing yourself through poetry and my vote will help you see a better you.
Koula

Your poem had alot of meaning, and it just made me think of myself.
Nikki

Just reading this poem reminds me of my self and I also feel like I'm not the only one feeling the same way when I'm reminded of myself.
Kaybe

Wow. Thankyou for helping me see that im not alone.
Marium

I Loved It . It Is great. I is really what teens r. :) 10+
rachel

i think this poem is very true and very touching. I give this three stars.
Elly

Thankyou for your poem. I'm going through a bad patch right now and it means alot to me to know that I'm not the only person who feels like this.
Paul

fantastic. it hits how we teenagers feel- I please keep writing. you insparated me in my English class
Stephanie

was an excellent poem, i can totally relate to it. :)good work
Jen

I loved your poem. It reminds me a lot of myself and I have a hard time expressing my feelings. This poem described me perfectly. I think it was VERY well written.
Dana

This poem has alot of truth to it and it is exactly how I feel. You are a wonderful poet. Keep writing
vanessa

I think this poem was great. Everyone goes through a stage in which you see the world differently and writing is the best way of showing how you feel. Jay wrote a poem of how she sees herself and I think that's great. VR/04
Hollie-marie

This poem describes everything I feel inside! You are very talented! Dream Big!
Amina

that is good poem it reminds me of me
jenna

your poem really touched me i just wanted to let you know
jackie

I liked your poem very much. We are our worst judge.
Dayline

I honestly feel that this poem is very sad. Although well writen. Thank you for sharing this poem with me.
Jamie

kool poem. so true. keep writing. i loved it.

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#92 I See Me

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