I am not your avatar
Although you can call me what you wish
And will
I’m not your feelings
To swallow bitter pills
As you look at my reflection
And see only your own
In your eyes I’m nothing
But what you grow
Water
Feed
Know this
I am not what you think
And you can think what you like
Tear off another strip of paper
Write
Your own version
My reality crumples it
And throws it away
I don’t even look at it
These words you say
Concocted through a filter of your choice
You think you have captured me
Yet my voice escapes
Like a homing pigeon it returns
I look at what you think
And smile
Haven’t you learnt anything?
In all this while
People
Aren’t
Anything like what you imagine
And you don’t even know yourself
A thousand reflections
On a vast ocean
Flickering holograms
Of pure potential
A whisper behind cupped hand
Will never understand
People
How true! Clever xxx
I feel this… always so well expressed, Kate.
You are so talented! Everytime I read one of your poems I am in awe!💙
That is so kind thanks Kat