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Could This Be Me?
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Could This Be Me? |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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Could This Be Me? I looked into the mirror, And I shrank from what I saw, A shadow of my former self, I gaped at "her" in awe. It was not her appearance, Though she looked the worse for wear, It was the lack of something That appeared no longer there. A sadness had enveloped her, Where once her smile had shone, A loss of hope behind her eyes … Her spark and glimmer gone. Who was this person gazing back? I thought I knew her well … She was my alter-ego, Now I stared at her, compelled. I blamed her for the problems That had found me over time, My loss of will, the endless tears, The mountains I had climbed. She offered no resistance, Explanations did not come … She simply mimicked all I did, A thought that struck me numb. Could she be me? Could I be her? I waved my hand about … She waved right back in perfect time, 'Twas "me", without a doubt. I leaned in t'ward the looking glass, And grimaced as "she" bent ... A parody of all I was, Of all that I had meant. I "am" this poor disheveled mess, I "am" this spoof I see … I "am" this inept imitation Staring back at me. My image blended then and there, My world became undone, Now all "she" was and all "I" am, Are wrapped up into one. I have nowhere to place the blame, I cannot run and hide, For all along, the fault was mine … 'Twas to "myself" I lied. /Kit McCallum |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh,Kit~ Such a poignant piece~ Love n' hugs~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
wow Kit....wow I've felt like this too never been able to put it like this wow excellent  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You spoke my life Kit! I wonder how many others that read this will identify with all the time wasted at being "her" and forgetting about "us"? Extremely well done, and thought provoking, and I hope a lot get your message. ~* If you want a rainbow, sometimes you just have to put up with a little rain *~ |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Wow! Very well expressed, take care! "Let me pierce the realm of glamour |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Hi there Kit This is a very well expressed piece and one I could relate to indeed. take care hon ~HUGS~ Tracie Love is the life of the soul... |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Kit, I love the the way you write, you always express yourself so well, and in this piece you have drawn us all to our image selves, the part of us that others see, to ourselves we are all that we think of and all that we do, we walk not with our image on show to ourselves. This piece was wonderful, filled with rhyme that I love and skill that we all work toward. Be kinder to your image, it is of a person of heart and compassion which others can see. Great write Kit. Sincerely Rick |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I love introspective pieces about our own reflections - Yours is truly wonderful, Kit.. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I leaned in t'ward the looking glass, And grimaced as "she" bent ... A parody of all I was, Of all that I had meant. I "am" this poor disheveled mess, I "am" this spoof I see … I "am" this inept imitation Staring back at me. My image blended then and there, My world became undone, Now all "she" was and all "I" am, Are wrapped up into one. I have nowhere to place the blame, I cannot run and hide, For all along, the fault was mine … 'Twas to "myself" I lied. =============================== So...that WAS you in my mirror  Dear Alice of the looking glass In time this reflection will come to pass Look beyond the doubt and misery ... look at that smile...then see the beauty that we see. heart hugs Kit-girlie Well tomorrow holds only mystery |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Oh Kit I know this all to well, and within it I too have learned that lesson that being true to ourselves is the greatest gift that we can give ourselves. This is a keeper for my treasure box, thank you. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kit, Excellent write. Mirror, mirror on the wall whose the fairest of them all? And there she was. *L* |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A wonderful write, Kit Most can relate to this image And you expressed it so well Superb lzi |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Extremely well expressed, Kit! Your poems are always introspective and stirring. Your words hit hard, this has been my life for a long time now~ Take care, Melissa~ "Poetry is not an opinion expressed... |
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Apachecat906 Member
since 2001-09-04
Posts 217Michigan, USA |
I can only agree with all of the other comments! This was an Excellent description of that wierd feeling that has kept me from looking in the mirror lately. This was a great and thoughful poem. I dont know much about poetry but I always am drawn to the poems that make a person "reflect" Thanks, Carrie |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
a perect feel of mine today...you did this well, rhyme, reason and it's song...I don't know if you are feeling like this at the moment..but it captured my mirrored view perfectly..if I was Alice through Glass, I couldn't have written it any better.. hugsss kit for a fine poem ~Wynter/Maureen "The worst prison would be a closed heart". |
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The Rusty Knight Member
since 2001-08-29
Posts 414Texas |
Sometimes when we look in a mirror we look deep and rally see ourselves....we have been looking in the same mirror and you have put into words what I could not put into thoughts. Death comes not when we cease to breathe, but when we cease to dream. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Oh Kit, you write so well, and you thought you were alone looking into yourself like that...seems not. Wonderful poem! |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
I enjoyed this very much. It reminds me of THE MAN IN THE GLASS, By Dale Wimbrow? Have you read it? Melton |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Kit- Wow! This is excellent!! Wonderfully penned and VERY powerful! Much enjoyed, my friend. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Kit, it sounds like you're beside yourself!!  When I look in the mirror my father looks back at me! You expressed a very deep emotion in your usual impeccable style...well done once again!  |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
I think we all are doing a little soul searching within ourselves these days. I know I am. |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
You know ... I thought long and hard before posting this one, because I didn't think anyone would understand what I was trying to say - it felt very scattered to me. I hope you all know how much I appreciate each and every one of you. You've lifted my spirits tremendously. Marge: Thank you for the warm hugs and sweet response my friend. You are a wonderful person. SEA: Thanks so much for your enthusiastic understanding Susan, much appreciated. Mysteria: Thank you very much for your insight and kinds words Sharon, both here and in your e-mail. Many hugs to you. EagleOne: I'm glad you enjoyed EagleOne, many thanks. Tracie: Thank you for understanding Tracie, I'm grateful for your kind response. Rick: What a beautiful response Rick ... you've warmed my heart with these kind and encouraging words, thank you so much. Nan: I enjoy writing introspective peices Nan, they sometimes help me to work things out in my mind that I may not otherwise be able to. Many thanks to you. Janet Marie: Such beautiful responses from you JM ... you always give me such a wonderful and warm hug through your words. Thank you gator-gal. Gentle Spirit: Thank you for these encouraging words Gentle Spirit, I'm so glad you enjoyed. Seymour: What a sweet response Sy ... thank you for giving me the smile I'm wearing right now. Elizabeth: Thank you for this lovely response Liz, I'm so glad you enjoyed this piece dear sister of mine. Melissa: I'm glad I was able to stir some emotions with this piece Melissa, and thank you for these kind words. Apachecat: Welcome to Passions Carrie! I'm so very glad you enjoyed this poem, and I hope to read some of yours as well. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Maureen: Seems we have more than a few of us "looking through the glass" lately ... thank you for this lovely comment Maureen, much appreciated. Rusty Knight: It appears my mirror has been travelling the globe .. thank you for this understanding response Rusty Knight, I'm grateful. Martie: It does seem I am not alone in this feeling ... thank you so much Martie, for this beautiful response. 2dalimit: I searched on the title of this poem, and found a link right back to the writer's family Melton. Someone had once quoted me the final verse, but I'd never read the whole poem before. Thank you for steering me in that direction, it was a great read, I really enjoyed it. Many thanks. Vicky: Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and encouragement Vicky, you are very much appreciated. Balladeer: ROFL ... you always make me smile Michael. Just call me "Cybil" Thanks so much for the "you" who "you" are, sweet poet friend of mine. You let me know when you're ready for another duet OK? Any topic ... whenever you like. Songbird: I agree, there is a lot of soul searching going on these days Songbird. I'm glad you enjoyed, thank you. Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I will gladly read your scattered thoughts as you leave them behind...never doubt that you should post what you pen - someone is going to wear it well... thank you, Kit! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
May you find good reason to smile and smile...James |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Kit, those scattered thoughts were as incense to my soul. Thank you! *soft smiles* Keth. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Sunshine: Thank you so much for this lovely encouragement Karilea ... hugs to you my friend. James: Just seeing your response and others, gives me reason to smile James, many thanks. Kethry: I'm glad you enjoyed these sentiments Kethry, it means a lot to me that others have understood. Thank you for this dear response. Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I guess I've asked myself this same question now and again ... mostly when there is change in routine that points toward what I hope is for the better Nicely said Kit |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Kit this was great, I didn't expect anything else. But I do have one question, Have you ever thought of putting graphics with your poetry? I know that it is just my opinion but I think it would be a lot more powerful with a graphic to go along with it. I especially liked your poem Lost and found of life. That one is amazing. I have been trying to come up with a graphic idea for you but I can't really think of one that would be suitable. Here is a site for free graphics if you want to check it out www.webshots.com check it out and let me know if it gives you any ideas. |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
I don't know what to say! Wow! You just described my life for the past six months... Great write! ~I am a computer genius... Hey! How do you turn this thing on?!? |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
I think you have shown how difficult it is to live with ourselves after realizing we cheated ourselves during anytime in our lives. I enjoyed this. Sometimes the heart needs the solace of solitude and silence. |
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Siofra
since 2000-09-28
Posts 551State of Suspended Passion |
I agree with Temptress here. This is wonderful! I am many. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
negative thoughts of image? that's not you... positive beauty reflected.... in your words so true hope enfolding all of you in view |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
It seems as if you've mirrord many souls with one look. There are many days lately when I've had to walk past my mirror, because I didn't want to see any more sadness. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Wow! This is fantastic, Kit! Very well done! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm so glad this was brought back up... for in my days of hiding from the world (when it was really me I wanted to escape *G*) I missed it... and in doing so, missed a treasure. This is a fantastic write, Kit... and doesn't need anything added to make it more powerful... the words paint a vivid picture. *S* |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Great retrospect and you are as hard on yourself as I am. I have a small TV in the bedroom and while I've grown to dislike most programming I watched a movie the other night, BLOW. I'll admit to a wilder youth then most and could relate to too much. Next to the TV is a mirror and during the show's course I didn't feel any older than I had twenty years ago. At it's conclusion when the subject had so aged in unkind ways I glanced over an inch and saw a very old man in the mirror. It's reflective retrospect was unnerving. We do the best we can and as usual your writings cause thinking. Enjoyed "Happy people have no history" - French Proverb |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Oh, I believe I understand it. At least I think I do. It's an indepth, poignant work. I applaud you for it. It's a piece that speaks to me, anyway. I've stared at the reflection of myself in the mirror trying to figure out who I am. Wondering...searching...waiting. Well, the answer didn't seem to be there. So I am looking within. I really enjoyed this piece. Kathleen |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Such a powerful piece of reality you pen here my friend and of course when you wave that pen across the paper you find a way to enchant us from beginning to end and you always do it so smoothly that we are left with a feeling of "Why does this chapter have to end." In other words...we could read you all night long and never be completely satisfied. That is a sign of a superb poet/artist and that is YOU written in gold. I bow to you .....AGAIN!!!!!! |
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