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My Mirror Reflection
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My Mirror Reflection |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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We faced each other ear-to-ear, but chose not to hear, deaf to each other’s pain and passion, persistent in the pursuit of our own agendas. And I wondered – is this what being an adult is all about? Faces set, we mimicked the other like children who never learned that we were fighting to lose. Sadly, we only talked more stridently, and ignored the pain of underlying emotions; oblivious to any words we did not speak. Voices pushed opinions like shopping carts careening out of control. What did make us stop? Did our inner voices scream a warning if we walked away we would be haunted by a loss too great to bare? We will always be strong and opinionated, you and I - maybe always at odds. Funny how we seem to accept those same differences that try to overwhelm us. Funny how we grow closer and, yet, know so little about the other. Funny, it’s as if we are the reflection of the other; and that realization brings the most discomfort. If we see and recognize, maybe we have to initiate change. Maybe we have to assume responsibility, and maybe, sometimes, you make me squirm. ... Alison |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms ali-san...squirms are nice..I use them for fishing all the time..enjoyed this |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very cool poem! I love this! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Alison, This is kind of cool. I like the vision of careening shopping carts. That sounds like fun. Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I like the reference to careening shopping carts also, great line. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Funny how we grow closer and, yet, know so little about the other. With all the apparent closeness, on deeper levels we have to face totally different landscapes and sometimes we just don't want to believe the mirror reflections. Very interesting reflections, dear Alison. I can relate. Love, Margherita |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
A, it's the things we don't like about people that make them the ones we love J |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"persistent in the pursuit of our own agendas" That says it all, I'm afraid. As always, you offer some very fine imagery: "Voices pushed opinions like shopping carts careening out of control." |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
We will always be strong and opinionated, you and I - maybe always at odds. Funny how we seem to accept those same differences that try to overwhelm us. Funny how we grow closer and, yet, know so little about the other. You have put a lot of thought into this one Alison, a most enjoyable post. A big warm hug to you dear lady, and take care. Lindsay |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
D So once I went fishing and there were these worms .. anyway, you got me off track here. Thank you, my friend. A ----- Dixie, Thank you. xoxoxo A ------ Thanks, Bobby. I kinda liked that line too. A ------ Ida, Thank you lots. xoxoxo Alison ------- Margherita, Yes, sometimes we don't want to recognize what we know to be true. Thank you. Love, Alison -------- John, It's kind of funny how that works out, isn't it. Thank you, A --------- Thank you, James. A ---------- Kacy, Yes, it did kind of say it all. Thank you. Alison ---------- Lindsay, I have thought about this for a year or so. Thank you for reading and understanding as you do. Alison |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Voices pushed opinions like shopping carts careening out of control. ~*~ Great imagery, Alison. I think this fits more people than you could even imagine. Especially the squirming part. Well done! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I think that you are right, Sunshine. Thank you for reading and understanding. Alison |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Ali-girl.. one of your best! enjoyed this very much... and yes, I'm 100% biased!  love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
as always, VERY 'well writ!'... I am particularly fond of: "Funny how we grow closer and, yet, know so little about the other." [one could even apply the above wise observation (in modified form) to oneself!] applause!! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
RDB Thank you, girl friend. I love you too. Your words make a glow inside me on a gray, cool day. xoxoox Ali ------ Bruce, Thank you. Sometimes wisdom is born from pain. That was a painful night - the night that I wrote this. I sent it on to the other person a few days later. We both have grown from that heated discussion. Thank you so much for all your comments and for reading my poetry. Alison |
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