PASSING STRANGERS

Louis Gibbs

 

Unfortunate are those

Who pass through life

Without the experience

Of meeting themselves

  • Author: Louis Gibbs (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 6th, 2017 00:00
  • Comment from author about the poem: A takeoff on the Ancient Greek aphorism, "Know thyself". Sounds easy enough, but can take a multitude of lifetimes to achieve.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 28
  • Users favorite of this poem: FredPeyer, Accidental Poet.
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Comments5

  • Michael Edwards

    Perfect - a gem of a write Louis.

    • Louis Gibbs

      Many thanks, Michael!

    • Goldfinch60

      Very true, we must know ourselves to be able to move forward in our lives.

      • Louis Gibbs

        .So true, Goldie. Moving forward is what it is all about.

      • orchidee

        Do you mean like going shopping and meeting our self, who has just done the shopping, and is returning home?!
        Erm, you've not quite understood this Orchi. lol.

        • Louis Gibbs

          I suppose if one had been shopping for sherry and was sampling it on the way home that could happen. Thanks for that insight, 'O'.

        • FredPeyer

          Definitely a favorite, Louis!
          You do have a gift of getting to the essential in a very short time (or in very few words).
          Btw, any idea of what I should say when I finally meet myself? 'Hi, how do you do?' just doesn't feel right.

          • Louis Gibbs

            I think these days one would say ... "Yo, what's up bro, been a while!" Good point, Fred!
            Thanks for the comment, and for making it a fav.

          • Accidental Poet

            Wise words from a wise man. ; )

            • Louis Gibbs

              I'll pass the compliment on to my muse. Many thanks, AP!

              • Accidental Poet

                Your muse has chosen wisely.



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