A Faceless Portrait

A Faceless Portrait

A Poem by Frantzou
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Before the ambivalent mirror I stand

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Before the ambivalent mirror I stand

reflecting my faceless portrait

despairing tears drip down my face

tears hidden by my reflection

tears that I know are there.

 

Dreadful screams causing my ears to bleed

screams hidden by my reflection

screams only I could hear.

 

Horrifying rejection by a world with no sympathy

rejection hidden by my reflection

rejection only I could feel.

 

Distressful Loneliness dragging me to the edge

loneliness hidden by my reflection

loneliness only I could see.

 

Before the ambivalent mirror I stand

reflecting my faceless portrait

a portrait with an empty space

one that could be filled.




© 2010 Frantzou



Author's Note

Frantzou
Sometimes you look in the mirror and not even see who you are anymore.

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Dear Writer,

If you're looking for a constructive response, all I can say, is keep writing. It is my belief that you have expanded beyond what I am at this point, meaning you're writing level is more natural and flows more well in depth than mine. You use powerful imagery, not only in font style but also in picture. Appropriate titles. This is a very practical example of a mirror, just like the Bible records in the book of James chapter One. Sometimes we look in the mirror and go away, and forget who we were. Sometimes we look in the mirror of doubt long enough that we stare until it consumes us. And other times we just look longing to find fault with things.

A mirror beholds truth and is just; it even records emotion, truth, and sincerity such as not being able to see yourself in the mirror anymore. Like a vampire staring into mirror or a ghost even. Very thought provoking and useful in practical, every day life. So really, as continued from the top, your mentor at this point in time is either a scholar who knows more than what a text book says... or time, practice, and patience. These are the tools by which we grow.

Keep it up. 9.9/10.

As a friend and a writer,
S. W. Scaggs

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.



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Posted 3 Years Ago


This was good but not one of my favorites of yours but I still liked it and I know you can write and so do you. :)

Posted 3 Years Ago


i can totally relate. i love how you were able to identify it as ambivalence! it's so true.

Posted 3 Years Ago


What we see in a mirror is not what others see .. we don't put on a face, don't pretend .. and, reality hurts, however small.

It belies the 'what you see is what I am' because we wear an extra layer for others- for ourselves, however hard we try, we know the truth. We're treated by society as to how we see ourselves; the mirror reminds us of that. The reflection pushes home that all that glitters is by no means gold, we're tarnished .. spent ..

Posted 3 Years Ago


This is a very deep piece, I like it a lot. Perception of ones self can be brutal, Great Job!

Posted 3 Years Ago


Dear Writer,

If you're looking for a constructive response, all I can say, is keep writing. It is my belief that you have expanded beyond what I am at this point, meaning you're writing level is more natural and flows more well in depth than mine. You use powerful imagery, not only in font style but also in picture. Appropriate titles. This is a very practical example of a mirror, just like the Bible records in the book of James chapter One. Sometimes we look in the mirror and go away, and forget who we were. Sometimes we look in the mirror of doubt long enough that we stare until it consumes us. And other times we just look longing to find fault with things.

A mirror beholds truth and is just; it even records emotion, truth, and sincerity such as not being able to see yourself in the mirror anymore. Like a vampire staring into mirror or a ghost even. Very thought provoking and useful in practical, every day life. So really, as continued from the top, your mentor at this point in time is either a scholar who knows more than what a text book says... or time, practice, and patience. These are the tools by which we grow.

Keep it up. 9.9/10.

As a friend and a writer,
S. W. Scaggs

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I agree... time run fast.. and when we look back.. at that Mirror..
we do not know.. what life has done to us..
Sometimes.. we are strangers in our own.. mirrors
I agree...and I love your poem.. cold and dark
but amazing.. 100 magical to me

Posted 3 Years Ago


Well Written! Great Work!

Posted 3 Years Ago


This is so great! And i can totally relate to this! :-D i love the line 'horrifying rejection by a world with no sympathy' :-D

Posted 3 Years Ago


If youre lucky enough you find yourself and who you once were unless of course your sole intent was to forget the past and move on. I love the chorus and how your emotions are hidden behind a faceless mask.

Posted 3 Years Ago



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Frantzou

Seattle, WA



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My style of writing poetry is a little different. My poems mostly inspired by photography, and music. A picture is worth a thousand words and I love find the words within the photo. Frantzou Fleur.. more..

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