IMAGINE

Louis Gibbs

In this world of contradictions,

Many things aren't what they seem.

 

Suppose this life is but an illusion,

Nothing more than a waking dream?

 

We seem to be two different sorts,

But imagine if it were true ...

 

That I am you disguised as me,

And you are me disguised as you?

  • Author: Louis Gibbs (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 11th, 2017 07:01
  • Comment from author about the poem: A thought exercise in a lighter vein.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 118
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Comments9

  • Lizzy Renee

    Beautiful poem.

  • WriteBeLight

    We are all very similar in many ways. Good poem!

    • Louis Gibbs

      Appreciate the comment, WBL. Thanks.

    • Goldfinch60

      Good write, do we know who we are, we all put on different masks depending on the situation.

      • Louis Gibbs

        And what if, behind those masks, we all were one? Thanks for reading and commenting, Goldie.

      • orchidee

        A fine write Louis.

        • Louis Gibbs

          Thank you so much, orchidee!

        • Fay Slimm.

          We all overlap in many respects - -love the wit in your imaginings Louis.

          • Louis Gibbs

            Indeed we do, Fay, for which I am pleased and honored. Glad you appreciated it!

          • FredPeyer

            A very apt title to a very intriguing poem! Maybe the world would be a better place if your last stanza would be true.

            • Louis Gibbs

              There are those of us who strongly suspect that it is ... that in fact we all are one, just wearing different faces/disguises. Interesting concept! Thanks for your thoughts, Fred.

            • Michael Edwards

              The masks are the same - the difference lies behind them - I am now beginning to wonder what I am talking about - heigh ho - love the poem nevertheless.

              • Louis Gibbs

                What if the masks are the only difference ... what lies behind them is the same? What if neither is true? We could go on forever chasing our tails, I suppose. Thanks for your thoughtful reply, Michael!

                • Michael Edwards

                  Chasing tails behind a mask - now there's a thought - I think!

                • malubotelho

                  Freaky Friday? Lovely poem. Nice reading.

                  • Louis Gibbs

                    Happy Friday to you, MB! Thanks for commenting.

                  • private poet

                    So simple but so clever

                    • Louis Gibbs

                      I concur, pp. Clever needn't be complicated, does it. Thanks for your reply!



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