Crystal Ball

"Just try it! 
   Just for fun!"

So,
  I place my hands on the sides,
    and look closer.

Only a reflection.

At least,
  seemed so.

I can't let go.

We've locked eyes.

I see a moment of recognition,
  combined with confusion.

Hope shines through.

Hands seem to press from the inside of crystal.

Despair creeps in.

I can feel fists pounding on the other side.

My reflection looks away.

Take my hands away,
  utter a shaky laugh.

Later,
  sitting and thinking.

Was that me in there,
  feeling trapped.

Left behind even by myself.

Walk to the window.

Look outside at the gloom.

What is this reflection?

Place my hands against the pane.

Look closer....

Reviews

[shallimarRose]

OMG I LOVE this Jon...

Despair creeps in.

"I can feel fists pounding on the other side.
My reflection looks away."
I know this feeling.. I would like you to read my "Silhouette in Shackles"

I enjoyed this. Very nice form and flow. It felt a bit creepy which i love.. lol shallimarRose

[Jon Roggie]

Sorry to take so long to thank you. I had fun with this one. Blame Mr. King.

[shallimarRose]

no problem Jon.. xo Rose

[Pryde Foltz]

Just when I think I've got a true sense of myself; there I go again and change. Clever, my friend.

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you! I played with this one!

[Jon Roggie]

This is truly a fun write, and a very clever way to look at yourself... you brought me yet some ideas...
with this most reflecting piece, thank you Jon! :)

- Elisa

[Jon Roggie]

Glad I could! Nothing like waking up Ideas!

And nothing like being inspired by another good poet. :)

[Jon Roggie]

I like to think it is why we write! Jon.

So true to that!!! Elisa

[Jon Roggie]

I had fun with this one. A bit long for me, but it felt like I was closing a circle. Thanks for reading!

[asdarkeyesclose]

I liked the ending to this it kind of pulled everything together especially the last line. she ran to the window, drank up the night, missed the vision, but sat down, felt alright. fantastic.

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you my friend! Unfortunately, too long for your new blog!

[Renée]

This has another dimension feel to it..kind of creepy, yet deep... Well Done Garden Friend !

[Jon Roggie]

Bit early for Halloween...

[Renée]

never...why the spiders are just gearing up for the coming festivities !

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:: wow... stunning write... it reminds me of the time i used to relentlessly doubt my life, my existence, my past, my present, my future... it was a crazy phase that lasted a very long time... i still lapse into that feeling once in a while... but not for too long...

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you flutterby! Phrase crossed my mind, and I just ran with it!

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:: ah... well... you ran brilliantly... and you're very welcome... :)