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rascalx Senior Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 590Florence, SC, USA 
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Actor I’m an actor on everyone else’s stage playing the parts they’ve written for me But who is this man in the mirror? Who is this stranger I see? Your schizophrenic chameleon changing costumes as the script changes me His countenance looks familiar but I’m unsure of his identity I’m covered in makeup but still drowned out by the spotlight interrogation of your colored lenses So whose reflection is this person before me? Is he my friend or my enemy? |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Perhaps only the mirror knows...enjoyed! |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I find the questions you ask here quite interesting...I like this very much. |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
i really enjoyed your words rascalx..wonderful imagination..  ~Victoria~ Every child is an artist. The challenge is to remain an artist once he grows up. |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
he is whatever you make of him, my friend.. you decide..you get the luxury of choice...do you like him? if no, then change him..he is yours to shape as you want him to be..but be true to him..and he will be true to you.. i know this feeling tho..lol theres a song by joshua kadison..i think its called "here i am"...this reminds me of it..great song..you should see if you can find it.. great poem also good to see you here!hugs, g no i wont be afraid. |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Many a moments have I sat there in front of that mirror. Expressed well Rascalx, almost to a point where it hurts. Take care of you. *Peace. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Some great soul searching here.... "I’m covered in makeup but still drowned out by the spotlight interrogation of your colored lenses So whose reflection is this person before me? Is he my friend or my enemy?" Love the thought provoking questions! |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Fantastic soul-searching...that last stanza is the topper!!!!! |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
"Mirror, mirror on the wall..." This requires more thought, I think So I will.Great write and let's see some more. |
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rascalx Senior Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 590Florence, SC, USA |
JLR, Victoria, thank you! Glad you enjoyeddeVine, ethome, VAS, yes, these are interesting questions...wish I could find the answers! lol gale, oh to have your enthusiasm, my friend! lol When it comes to matters of the heart and soul, the choices aren't easy and the consequences complicated. Being "me" requires sacrifices I am not sure I am strong enough to make. But I am thankful for your support; glad you're there for me! spitfire, interloper, Wouldn't it be incredible if just once we could look into that mirror and see the "could be?"s and "would have been?"s |
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