(0) Me First Poem by Sailing to windward

(0) Me First



I am left behind
In constant state of catching
Up flies another target
And I miss

Others came before me;
I am always second
at being in front,
or last.

Except when
You are watching, then
I always cross the line
First.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Adeline Foster 22 January 2014

You're not doing bad at poetry either. Was trying to read it In constant state of catching up flies. Then I saw my error and it lost its humor and became a lovely little poem. Read mine -Who Am I - Adeline

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shel cope 02 February 2008

This strikes such a chord! I thought you might be me (too) ...love it

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Alison Cassidy 26 January 2008

There is definitely an actor at work here. A richly rewarding poem about life and playing to a the gallery (or at least a particular member of it) . love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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A swoonworthy piece of humility and tenderness. t x

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Ted Sheridan 21 January 2008

Maybe you are like I am in that I hate to follow fools and I hate fools to follow me., so I seldom am in front but more in the middle.

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Sailing to windward

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