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Ignore Me

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Ask me how I am feeling 
Man I am really reeling
Look at me what do you see
Just a man wanting sanctuary
Why don't you engage me
Lift me up and set me free

Ignore me okay 
I just want to have my say
Ignore me that's alright
I won't give up without a fight
Ignore me that's just fine
Justice one day will be mine
Ignore me

Time is a great healer they say
I just get by day by day
As I look up at an angry sky
Tears of pouring rain I cry
Around this forbidden planet I roam
I guess I will always be alone

Ignore me that's cool
Take me for a fool
Ignore me all day
I am not going away 
Ignore me forever 
I will get my shit together
Ignore me

When all is said and done
I am but only one
But I have a heart and soul
And I will reach my goal
The war within me rages on
You will miss me when I am gone

Ignore me at your peril
You will meet with the devil
Ignore me that's so bad
I am going to get real mad
Ignore me that's what you do
I'm not going to get down and blue
Ignore me

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Tom Doolan

Fri 17th Jan 2025 10:35

Many thanks Rolph for your comprehensive and detailed analysis of my poem. You have an acute insight. 🙂
Thank you Uilleam for your feedback. 🙂
Thanks for likes: Yanma Hidayah, Naomi, RudyardK & John C. 👍

Rolph David

Thu 16th Jan 2025 19:26

Tom,
Your poem is raw and powerful, brimming with defiance and vulnerability. The repeated refrain of “Ignore me” feels like a battle cry—a mix of pain, frustration, and determination. It captures the paradox of wanting to be left alone but also desperately wanting to be seen, understood, and acknowledged.
I was struck by the imagery of “tears of pouring rain” and roaming a “forbidden planet”—it paints such a vivid picture of isolation and inner struggle. Yet, through all the anguish, there’s a fierce sense of resilience: “I will get my shit together” and “I will reach my goal.” It’s like a fire that refuses to be extinguished, no matter how strong the storm.
Your closing lines, especially “You will miss me when I am gone,” hit hard, serving as both a warning and a poignant reminder of the human need to be valued before it’s too late. This is a bold, heartfelt piece that leaves a lasting impression.
Great job!

Take care,
Rolph

Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thu 16th Jan 2025 12:41

Play 'em at their own game, Tom.😊

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