I - Might - as - Well - Love - Another - Me

By aXe FactoR

I let my pain engulf me for a while
Closing my eyes I let it slowly, painfully, seep in
My life of strife, my disillusionment
I allow them to pierce my already bleeding heart

Tainted years of youth already lost
Innocence??? There’s nothing left
The memories haunt me. They’ve come to irk me
Ripping me apart, leaving my flesh bare, my ribcage dangling by the noose...

I arose from my slumber, unbury my head of tears
Walked across the mantelpiece to the mirror
My heart thumps hard against my chest as I stared hard into my likeness
The tears literally clear, leaving my iris stone cold, glazed over by a layer of frost

From then on I’m devoid of emotions…
I glared into the mirror; I like the new reflection I see
Slowly, a bittersweet smile touch my lips
Then I decided
I – might – as – well – love – another – me

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Published on Wednesday, April 28, 2004. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "I - Might - as - Well - Love - Another - Me"

On Monday, December 11, 2006, Bella Butchery (724) wrote:

this is breathtaking!, i knowticed you havent written since 2005, hope you did not stop
A former member wrote: Great poem, aXe. Keep up the good work.
On Sunday, August 8, 2004, Zara Synn (57) wrote:

This poem compells me to ponder the theory of M.P.D...or D.I.D. It was a wonderful display of your feelings...There was one part that confused me - the walking across the mantelpiece thing...Still, a good poem.
A former member wrote: If I had my own opinion , I would have to say that is pretty damn good .ds
A former member wrote: Very well written Psuedo_Me. There is much strength in this work, the revelation is powerful!! Keep writing! Cheers!!
On Monday, May 31, 2004, Johny_D_Lewis (467) wrote:

or just love yourself
On Friday, May 28, 2004, Blood of Winter (296) wrote:

Awesome piece I will most certainly keep reading if you keep putting them up...
A former member wrote: S-W-E-E-T...This is good...And so true, your words do not linger all and around, they move without stopping, crushing all defenses of this terrible world. Opera Ghost
On Tuesday, May 25, 2004, Beautiful Scars (175) wrote:

I agree with gothmite, very beatifull write indeed. -fairy-
On Tuesday, May 25, 2004, yslehc (334) wrote:

beautiful write, my dear
On Sunday, May 23, 2004, GreekPhilosopher (156) wrote:

Devoid Of Emotions... Uh-Huh... I Like This One... Strange But True. GPhD.
On Sunday, May 16, 2004, TropicalSnowstorm (1703) wrote:

I love this one! Instead of sitting and stewing in it...change into something you can live with and love yourself. Fantastic! Ciao, T/S
On Saturday, May 15, 2004, sixsixnine (477) wrote:

haha OMG this shit will now be on my favriots* 669 *
On Wednesday, April 28, 2004, Guttercat (30) wrote:

The rhythm of this piece is rad, as is the imagery thus conjured. But another me is still me, ain't it? ;p Ah wellsk...
On Tuesday, May 4, 2004, aXe FactoR (335) wrote:

actually tis poem is abt a person who suffered so much hurt frm so many ppl she loved tt sje has no faith in others anymore. but, well, she knew she can nvr disappoint herself & if there's another 1 of her, the "her" would surely love her back & nt hurt h
On Tuesday, May 4, 2004, aXe FactoR (335) wrote:

her...thus, she might as well love another her...
On Tuesday, May 4, 2004, Guttercat (30) wrote:

Ahh... Thanks for enlightening me. =) *sigh* I always was too kinda slow at figuring good poems out. Loving oneself is important. =)
A former member wrote: Captivatingly beautiful . . I love this piece . .