I am a writer. My passion is poetry. I feel words connect people together and help us to understand the feelings we share.

Poem Summary

Self absorbed is a poem about how one can exist in his own little world with little or no concern for others or things around him.

He walks on a road of his own, making it impossible for a relationship to bloom. He seems lost in an illusion as his eyes cannot see the big picture.

He is left standing alone as time silently drifts away.

"Neimy - Selfish"

"Self Absorbed"

Drenched like an absorbent paper towel,

he exists in his own small world

with little to no concern.

Aimlessly drifting on a selfish road

of his own making,

destroying any chance

for a relationship to blossom.

Lost in an illusion,

his eyes failing to see the big picture,

pampering himself

with his thoughts and desires.

Standing alone

on a deserted island,

losing his battle for love

as time silently drifts away.

"Matthew West - My Own Little World"

© 2020 BRENDA ARLEDGE

Comments

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on October 03, 2020:

Peggy,

You are so right. They miss out on finding true love.

It's hard to understand how one can live their life in this manner.

Thanks for reading.

Take care & stay safe.

Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on October 03, 2020:

Self-absorbed personalities miss what is most important in life. I feel sorry for them. Your poem shows what they miss most, and that is true love.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on October 03, 2020:

Sankhajit,

Thank you.

I am delighted it caught your attention.

Sankhajit Bhattacharjee from MILWAUKEE on October 03, 2020:

wonderful...l got engrossed in it