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Marsha

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

0 posted 2002-09-17 01:26 PM

Lately

Lately when in the mirror I glance
I catch a glimpse of something quite by chance
The face that is staring back at me
Seems to be shrouded by a mystery
I know that image is really me
Its just I can’t see myself too clearly
The eyes that used to sparkle like so
With hurt’s tears seem about to overflow

Those lips that always split in a grin
Seem to have hidden the smile deep within
My eyes so distant seem so unsure
It’s as if they don’t believe anymore
My face seems to have lost its soft glow
What the cause of this is I just don’t know?
And my heart doesn’t feel quite so warm
I have a need to shelter from the storm

My mood is reflected back at me
My eyes softly staring so dreamily
The truth of what I feel deep inside
From my mirror image I just can’t hide
The wonder that used to overflow
Leaves me wondering about what I know
Where there was absolute certainty
There’s a question hanging over me

The face in the mirror does she know?
Where truth lies still and where lies still flow
Or has she lost her path to hope’s door
And is left seeking what went before
Seeking safety I hunt for calm
Wishing for a place away from harm
Retreat from danger stand well away
And then find it all some other day

Raise the eyes and look deep in my soul
By accepting peace can I be whole
I’ll walk the path that leads to my fate
Acquiesce to opening hopes gate
Fear is the only thing that holds me
Bound to the past my future is free
My mirror image will smile once more
And I’ll find me as I did before

Marsha

Breathe through the heat of our desire
Thy coolness and they balm
Let sense be dumb let flesh retire
Speak through the earthquake wind and fire

CSKpoet
Senior Member

since 2002-07-12

Posts 845
Island in Paradise

1 posted 2002-09-17 01:59 PM

Well done and it carries wisdom
enjoyed this

Cher

Poetry is:
Passion, imagination and intellect running together.

Aloha with warmest regards, Cheryl Stewart Koomoa

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

2 posted 2002-09-17 02:10 PM

ROFL.... Fear not... your mirror image is merely contemplating the hernia she's gonna get hefting all those bags to the airport. *G*

Sorry 'bout that... couldn't resist. LOL

Seriously, this is excellent... No matter what face we present to the world, our fears peek over our shoulder when we peer into the mirror... but as you've written so wisely, we have to put fear in its place and move on. *S*

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

3 posted 2002-09-17 02:58 PM

Beautiful poem. Vivid image. Throw the mirror in the trash and get a happy one!

Nan(Pilgrim variety)

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

4 posted 2002-09-17 03:03 PM

Beautiful poem

Cold hands means a warm heart

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

5 posted 2002-09-17 03:43 PM

Marsha - I can relate to this. Very well written thoughts. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

6 posted 2002-09-17 03:48 PM

I remember once sweetie after about 10 LongIsland teas asking myself what time it was in a mirror?

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

7 posted 2002-09-17 03:51 PM

This is kind of un-Marshalike. Rest assured your beauty and love shine forth for all of us to see, love

If you can't see it, I suggest you get a new mirror because yours is definitely defective

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

[This message has been edited by Interloper (09-18-2002 10:26 AM).]

sean_krazy
Junior Member

since 2002-09-14

Posts 33

8 posted 2002-09-17 04:10 PM

I once thought i lost it all...
I waited for an angel...
but she never came back...
i wondered many times why???
The truth hurt me even more
when one day i looked at this mirror
and saw a once reflection of what remained
of me...

Nicely written marsha...loved it

hope to see more from ya...

love
sean..(sean_krazy)

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

9 posted 2002-09-17 07:39 PM

This is so beautiful, but painful to read, Marsha... because I've been there too!

My advice... Don't look at yourself in the mirror with your glasses on and get a nice new mirror...
also and this is very important....
love that person in the mirror, even if she's having a bad day.