I am my own enigma.
I always have been.
I struggle to be ‘normal,
I know I am not as other men
For I don’t behave as others
I stand apart and I am ok with that.
My son has his own syndrome
A trait I am sure he thanks me for.
For when I was a child I was me
Different from my siblings
I played sport, read, wrote,
Succeeded at school, but I had limitations.
I don’t party, I avoid crowds
It seems to get worse as I age
Though now I better understand
The enigma that I am.
Yet despite the oddity that I am
I have around me many who love me.
Who see me as father, brother and friend,
But even more amazing
Is the one who calls me lover
Who sees way past the puzzling enigma
And loves the man I am.
Written for: http://pookypoetry.wordpress.com/2014/05/25/poetry-prompt-25-extended-metaphor/
Morpethroad 
Great and honest poem, Michael! It is good to be surrounded by family, friends and have a very special person in one’s life.
Thank you Gabriella, it certainly is. You have a good day.
Awe I love this it’s so positive and self believing x
Thanks Justine I hope you have a great day.
and you x
Honesty the best policy, thank you for sharing, you are an Enigma indeed… a good one
Thank you Jenny I will take that as a compliment, I think.
It was
Thank you.
Welcome my good friend.
How lovely find someone who loves you passed your puzzling enigma ~ Hope you have a lovely weekend Michael ~
Oh thank you Grace, my weekend is all but over but everyday for me is a good day. You enjoy your weekend too. Thanks again for visiting.
It’s beautifully expressed. We can only be ourselves, right? Normal is a fallacy…in fact, we are each loved for our uniqueness. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for your comment I appreciate you reading and commenting and yes we can only be who we are and then try and get that right everyday.
Lovely post Michael. Being different than most other men is a good thing. As your friends and family and certainly your lover will attest to.
Thanks Jackie. I am very lucky in that respect.
A special partner indeed x
Thank you Pooky, and yes!
Way to go – always be true to who you are. It’s not always easy – but – I too am who I am. 😉
It’s all you can be RoSy. That’s who we all know and love.
Awww…Thanks Michael 🙂
{Hugs}
Couch Potatoes…Ahh yes, I can relate to that. I’d much rather stay at home and veg out.
We think alike Lyn. Thanks for reading and your comment.