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The Stranger In Me

A stranger lives within me. I see her now and then. Sometimes it's hard to see the line, Where she and I begin. Human beings are complex. They have so many facets. It's like they wear a kind of cloak, In which are many pockets. One pocket holds a nurturer, Another holds but self. One is confident and brave, Her sister grasps for wealth. A cloak of personalities, Which hides even from me, The person that I really am, The soul I want to be. One side of me is honest, good, One cries out for revenge. One side of me is beautiful, One angry and unhinged. Which side of me will I let out? Who will I let them see? When will I meet the one who hides, The stranger that is me?

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/12/2023 7:47:00 PM

The complex and often contradictory nature of human persona: You have penned a neat little masterpiece here, in my opinion. Bravo, Judy! FAVE for me. Thanks, Gershon

Judy Ball
Date: 8/14/2023 10:00:00 AM

Thank you so much Gershon. I'm honored that you faved this one. God Bless, JB

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 8/6/2023 9:33:00 PM

Wow, this is perfect Judy. We human beings are really complex, that is for certain. You penned this so incredibly well. It is a fave for me!

Judy Ball
Date: 8/12/2023 2:41:00 PM

Thank you so much BJ. God Bless, JB

The Situation

Date: 8/6/2023 4:07:00 PM

I read it compleatly throught the very first time. Because it was entertaining not boring. And I knew it deserved an award and got it. A place on my fav list where I put only the best. And if anybody wants to know what impresses me alot. They can see the merit I judge by.

Judy Ball
Date: 8/7/2023 7:00:00 AM

Thank you so much my friend for the kind words. God Bless, JB

Susan Lawrence

Date: 8/6/2023 8:23:00 AM

Love this in its entirety dear Judy !! Really delves deep revealing what many of us think ! I love the way you have uncovered the many you’s inside ! Wonderful . All the best , Susan :)

Judy Ball
Date: 8/7/2023 6:54:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan. God Bless, JB

Joseph May

Date: 8/4/2023 6:38:00 AM

So many aspects that reflect who we are, Well penned Judy

Judy Ball
Date: 8/4/2023 6:51:00 PM

Thank you so much Joseph. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 8/4/2023 3:44:00 AM

Great pen Judy, really makes one ponder about one self regarding which side we want to show. Lovely imagery and insightfulness bringing out such reality of life. Blessings always,Gordon

Judy Ball
Date: 8/4/2023 6:44:00 PM

Thank you so much Gordon. God Bless, JB

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 8/2/2023 7:25:00 PM

Very thought provoking and well written, Judy, I think we all have unknown sides~

Judy Ball
Date: 8/3/2023 2:44:00 AM

Thank you so much Michelle. God Bless, JB

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/2/2023 5:20:00 AM

Highly reflective write, Judy. Your poem makes me think. Superb thoughts of introspection we should all engage in from time to time-- and learn from them.

Judy Ball
Date: 8/2/2023 10:14:00 AM

Thank you so much Vijay. God Bless, JB