Mistaken Identity
Eyes closed.
My lonely mind drowns in this infinite black sea,
Poisonous clouds closing in, slowly, choking me.
A gun to my head,
An unexpected surprise,
Just one bullet begging to embrace me,
Silently hoping my soul and spirit would flee.
I’m on my knees thinking of what to do,
Why does this seem like dejavu?
Skeletons in my closet forcing their way out,
In my mind they’re boasting aloud.
This imposter leaves me no choice,
But to say goodbye to this misery called life,
There seems to be no way out,
The dead memories lingering about.
On the glass, a reflection i see,
Where is this imposter if i see only me?
A lifetime of thoughts ran through my mind,
Killing me slowly but surely with time,
I’m alone in this room, how can it be?
I’m struggling to accept that that imposter is me.
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*Photograph by Shauna-Rae Rozentals
*Words by Janine Murugan
9 Responses to “Mistaken Identity”
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Well done sweatheart
Love you
Perfect
WOW! I have read many poems, none of them grasped me as much as the intensity of this swallowed me in. Well done! I await more of your writing. Brilliant!
Great piece! I felt your words. Jenna, you are talented, don’t stop writing hey! I alwys knew you would do good. You smust put up that rainbow one, that’s my favourite. Thanks for telling me about this site, it’s lekker!
These words harness the silent core within my soul. I love your mind… hence the saying “Great minds…”
Congrats friend, though i don’t like the pic… hey that’s why you keep me around!
j9
wowee
this site is impressive and now i am overwhelmed seems my dream is close to coming true. in fact it is alraedy.
and your words are the type of substance my mind craves and my soul knows.
p.s if u didnt figure its kari
I see talent here
Awe, thanks guys for the sweetie comments
i love the pic
You inspire me to post some of mine hun