Sometimes I wish
I could see myself differently–
as I really am
Free of all illusion
expectation, and
most of all pretense
Sometimes I wish
the actors, plays
and the drama they bring forth
would go on strike
Refusing to perform
Leaving an empty stage
Sometimes I wish
I could step past
all that built up
over my lifetime
and step onto stage
as just myself
Poetic Alchemist 
Trinitystar: Yes. True. In Jungian psychology, this is our shadow, which actually helpful once we integrate it.
Don, I wonder though without all these dramas if our true self would emerge.
Is it not with Life we unfold.
:o)
Floots: Thanks. You know what? Even the imagined real me is an illusion. But yes, it would be a neat trick.
that would be a neat trick
hopefully it would start a trend
at least you’re looking
that’s more than most people do
cheers
Thanks Facts Amusing. You are always welcome.
Thanks Dan. Glad you enjoyed.
Thanks Nasra: Glad you enjoyed too.
Its breath taking thoughts
Really.
Good one, Don.
Really.
I was searching for this kind of a blog for months now. Actually lost the hope of finding one, but here i am 🙂 Thanks for the great articles! Looking forward for a little read after dinner 🙂