My Reflections

My Reflections

I close my eyes:

lids pressed tight

fighting to quell

the ricochet of voices

echoing in my head.

Each voice tells a tale

of memories,

losses and hurt

I would rather forget.

Past times gone forever

but whose jackboot print

is deep embedded

in the thick mud

of my swirling thoughts.

Why they haunt me

I know not,

for here I sit

master of all I survey,

in control of my own destiny.

 

22/09/12

Reviews

[mandy]

there is a time to reflect and a time to move on,,,,,,good poem.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Mandy

[KAOlmsted]

It's like Peyton Place on WC lately *laugh* Go to review and inadvertently get tangled up in the middle of something *ahem*

Meanwhile...I really like this piece, John; seems you're turning the corner into acceptance. Such a good use of your imagery skills. Jackboot print in the thick mud of thoughts...really creative. Well done, sir.

I'm leaving now *laugh* Please carry on...

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Oh Kimmer you voyerist you! But thanks anyway.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

PS Peyton Place is showing your legend!

[KAOlmsted]

now I know you know how to use your PM button, Mr. McFadyen, so I am merely a voyeur at your behest *wink* And you're welcome all the same. Good stuff. (poem was nice, too) :-p

[KAOlmsted]

P.S. I wear my legend like a badge of honor, sir...proud to be *coughcough* years old!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

PS/PM?? What the dickens is a PM button??

[KAOlmsted]

Oh you are effing hopeless...Private Message, John. Your Private Message button. ...You're so pretty. *laugh*

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Stupid you mean!

[KAOlmsted]

*LAUGH* wow, I can't believe you got that.

No, I'm just teasing...c'mon now. You're smart AND beautiful.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Maybe but naive when it comes to women!

[KAOlmsted]

...and at your advanced *ahem* legendary-ism; you would think you'd know a thing or two by now, eh old man? *wink*

[John Alexander McFadyen]

And I thought you the warm and understanding type lol!!!

[KAOlmsted]

*evil laugh*

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Oi remember the satin and silk!

[KAOlmsted]

...riiiiiiight...

[Bewitching Sensations]

Nice poem.. pleased to hear you are in control of your destiny

[John Alexander McFadyen]

It is poetic licence me thinks; As you have shown me none of us are completely in charge of our destiny Ruth.

[Bewitching Sensations]

:)

[Bewitching Sensations]

How have i shown you that?

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You took me off your friends list.

[Bewitching Sensations]

you can re add me if you want

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I never deleted you. And without so much as a warning, an explanation.

[Bewitching Sensations]

things was getting tetchy john.. i dont mind either way .. the offers there

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hey Ruth don't worry. At least I know what happens when you feel things are tetchy. Lol! I didn't really notice it being anything worth falling out over!

[Bewitching Sensations]

ok..

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Anyway thought you were headed for the oast houses of Kent?

[Bewitching Sensations]

i am.. if u want to chat rather chat in private

[KAOlmsted]

atta girl *wink*

[John Alexander McFadyen]

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