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Lost Dreamer
Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464
Somewhere near the Rainbow

0 posted 1999-12-22 07:15 AM



The Full Length Mirror

The full length mirror
reflects
an unattractive image.
A body lost
for lack of willpower.
The powerful mind
behind the image
knows the consequences
of failure
yet cannot seem
to connect freely.
A once
beautiful temple of youth
now drowning
in a sea of self abuse.
Where's
the full length mirror
of illusion?
Is it floating in my mind
denying me the reflection
of truth,
or is the truth
the reflection I see?


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Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269
Pennsylvania
1 posted 1999-12-22 07:20 AM


Very, very interesting thoughts, I think run through everyone's mind at times.
I liked this
Liz

Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA
2 posted 1999-12-22 07:30 AM


If only that mirror could reflect
From within.
A state of mind is shattered
As a glass mirror before us.

The solution lies within as well...
To be at peace with
"Who we are"
On the inside...
The outside will always
Reflect that.

Being at peace
Is the challenge...
To that end, we must strive.....
  



[This message has been edited by Nan (edited 12-22-1999).]

Fairy Colours
Member
since 1999-12-02
Posts 169
Sunrise,Fl,US
3 posted 1999-12-22 10:39 AM


I agree with Elizabeth in the fact that most people probably think like that. I get that way sometimes so I felt this poem.

 --A Little Fairy--

Iloveit
Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121
NM
4 posted 1999-12-22 10:52 AM


a full length mirror....the outside and the inside....great poem....there are few of us who are happy with both images....sigh....
Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

5 posted 1999-12-22 11:30 PM


I avoid mirrors at all costs! hehehehehe...great poem, Gloria!
I like that bible verse...how does it go...beholding as in a mirror His glory...something like that (I'm lousy at memorizing) Now that is the reflection worth viewing! Our true selves! Great poem, again, Gloria!  

 Denise



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