Mirror World

a poem from my ebook: "Bleeding Heart"

"Mirror World"

 

Walking the long road

Far-reaching and meandering its way through plains of damp grass,

A pool of rainwater shown bright in the ground before my foot stepped

On the blackened hard-paved path before my gaze.

I looked down and saw my reflection within its cool, still waters.

A reflection of another world.

Of a life I could have been destined to:

A peaceful, permanent home

With wonderful friends and fun surrounding me,

My true love by my side, supporting and encouraging….

This reflection, it looked so happy inside that world.

 

But, no--that was fantasy.

It was never my destiny.

Fated to walk alone,

To walk onwards into the western sun

To go on this journey of adventures

"To fulfill my never-ending calling….

 

And I would not have it any other way;

For I know I cannot be like “everybody else”.

I cannot settle down and live peacefully, like them

--The fated heart of a Wanderer.

And I would never wish it any other way;

Never sacrifice all that I’ve lived and learned in my life,

My relationship with the Lord

…So much gained on this road I’ve taken….

 

Therefore, I continue walking on.

Leaving the pool of my reflection behind

--the reflection of what “could have been”--

To follow the billowing clouds and the sun before me

As it sets in the far western skies,

To find the adventures of my calling

That awaits me!

Author's Note

what are your feelings?

Reviews

[Jennie Baron]

Lovely write, and it resonates with me. Life has turned out differently than I expected in so many ways, but I am fortunate because one fantasy has come true and I have my true love by my side. Jack, again I appreciate your bringing this to my attention.

[Elizabeth Rawls]

thank you! Yes, the life you envision for yourself can turn out drastically different, but things all work out for the better in the end, I believe :)

[Kasey Miriam]

I love this poem. Its a coaster of emotion as if talking to yourself up, down and up again. Fantastic job.

[Elizabeth Rawls]

thanks, that's exactly how my feelings were about it :)

[Kasey Miriam]

you are very welcome

[Jack Kennedy]

I like this work especially the second verse! 8.3/10

[Elizabeth Rawls]

thank you!