You Cannot Run From Me Poem by Mary Nagy

You Cannot Run From Me



You think I live in shadows
so you stay out in the light.
You fear that I can hear you.
Oh yes, this time you're right.

Your face can't hide the smirking.
Your voice can't hide the fear.
Although you try to hide from me...
you know that I'm still here.

I know each thing you're thinking.
I hear each hateful word.
It's no use to pretend with me.
Your act is just absurd.

I will not be ignored.
I'll never go away.
I will remain your conscience
until your dying day.

Embrace the love I have for you.
Just know I mean no harm.
I'll guide you through your troubles.
You're safe here in my arms.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
***** ********* 12 May 2006

Yes Mary, I agree the conscience is there for a very good reason, if we listen, we learn. Another 10 good reasons to read you Mary. Loved this little needle of a poem. Tai

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Duncan Wyllie 12 May 2006

The beckoning of the conscience for us to just be still for a moment and listen, I think that this is so needed and so underestimated in the world today, A great poem from a caring heart 10, Love duncanX

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John Tiong Chunghoo 12 May 2006

dear mary, this reads like a song.

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Herbert Nehrlich1 12 May 2006

Another good one, Mary. You are evolving as a poet of free verse though, believe it or not. Best H

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Rusty Daily 12 May 2006

I simply echo the heartfelt appreciation of your poetry Mary

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Esther Leclerc 26 May 2006

As I've been thinking about conscience a lot lately, I find that I wish I'd written this poem... A plain but serious take on a not-much-discussed subject. Wonderful write, Mary! : ]

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Brian Dorn 19 May 2006

Mary, might we find the wisdom to embrace our conscience rather than try to out run it... Excellent write! !

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Nimal Dunuhinga 15 May 2006

I hear the inner cry Mary; chain him to a lamp post then he sees the light, if no any progress? do not worry of a runaway horse............when he is tired definitely search the road to the stable?

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Dee Daffodil 12 May 2006

Wow....this is a lovely poem. It's one of those that reaches out and grabs you, shakes you, then settles softly beside you. Hugs, Dee

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Ernestine Northover 12 May 2006

That last verse gives a very warming feeling Mary. A very nice thought out poem, with some strong points there. Nice read. Love Ernestine XXX

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