rough work

You aren't the same man

any more.

 

Your mirror lies

 

if the reflection you see

hasn't changed.

 

The weight of hard years

lifts from your shoulders

day by day

 

and ordinary

miracles are still worked

by extraordinary hearts.

 

Light shines

so often 

from unexpected sources.

 

I am amazed

at the transformation.

Reviews

[Dane Osborne]

I am amazed
at the transformation

A simple but powerful piece. When somebody at the bottom still has light inside of them and can use it to tranform themselves for the better it is amazing. An unrecognized miracle that happens everyday and that we never see for the smog. Well done and bravo:)

[Larry Dyson]

ty emily yes one discovers things are simplified in the abstract when one faces the last 1/4..

[Ken Simm.]

The crux of this poem is that miracles are still worked by extraordinary hearts. One would think it obvious that you are one of those.

[Emily B]

it's been a long time since i felt like a miracle, thank you, Ken

[Muse]

The weight of hard years
lifts from your shoulders
day by day
and ordinary
miracles are still worked
by extraordinary hearts.

and then you speak of a transformation...riveting....it was refreshing to watch a male form take the place of woman...he too can change into something beautiful.

[Mary]

thank you for writing this absolutely wonderful poem! Lying mirrors! light shining.. your imagery is quiet and strong! Inspiring :-)

[Leslie Philibert]

Emily is one of the poets I always read regularly and each time I find a fine new poem,and this is no exception.The verse...Light shines....is an absolute jaw dropper,and the whole poem is full of wisdom and simplicity.Great Work.
(And your name is great.... Emily Bronte and Robbie Burns are great namegivers!)

[Kaa Na Kalyanasundaram]

Your poem regarding transformation is very very worthy to read. Good wishes.

[Robin]

most think miracles fall into one's lap , and your right - they require work , hard work ...

[Nobody.]

:) Beautifully done. Neat, clean and profound. I wanna be this guy. I've been longing for a transformation lately. And I could use a few of those unexpected miracles, too. Fantastic piece....as always...you never cease to pluck the soul chords.

Cheers!

[Chris]

...listening...