Nostalgia...When I Was Beautiful

Remembering love

I can't seem to separate fact from fiction

when I look into your eyes
I see what was...what is...and get lost
in the transition of time

I forget who I am, what is now, and long for who
I used to be
Your life's inspiration
Your muse
The quintessence of perfection;
flawless, untainted by the stigma
of my own afflictions

I stood there naked
allowing my insecurities to be
exposed:
no darkness,
no secrets,
no shame
I found neither lust
nor judgment
in your eyes,
only comfort

Your eyes held the mirrors
to my soul
where I cast the most celestial mirage
to be reflected only by
the one who held it
You captured an innocence
in me
and the stillness of your voice
spoke life into a spirit that
before you was broken
You gave me love in its purest form
and I found love's deepest affections
in the sincerity of your smile
I was beautiful...
your beautiful muse
A beautiful I'd never known
until I saw myself in your eyes
I forget who I am now
and long for who I used to be
I can't separate fact from fiction...
Damn I miss your eyes...

Reviews

[Ally Monique]

Wow this is wonderful! I love the repetition of the lines "I can't separate fact from fiction" as well as the overall ending..truly powerful. I'm honestly speechless I don't know what else to say besides great job! I'm glad I stumbled upon this poem, thank you for sharing!

[Teeya]

Thanks so much for such a gracious comment...your words are much appreciated

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

another wow from me love it, esp the last few lines, thankyou for entry of this wonderful piece of work into my competition,! good luck

[Michaela Moerke]

Beautiful, the reader is slammed with ever emotion, love, devotion, acceptance, longing, a perfect mix of innocence and indulgence, i love it!

[costa siwale]

This is why I joined this site..you have a way with words, beautiful lines,incredible expressions. WOW

[00000000000000000000000..]

Wow that was deep! I read out loud and felt it grab me cause I been there unlike your poem the end wasn't pretty . Thank you for sharing I saw a lot beauty in that write filled with thought some emotion love desires and one that saw you for you. Wonderful job Teeya my friend:)