I Met the Mirror

I meet the mirror at the break of day
Tears stain every inch of my face
Each dried stream my eyes trace
"Long night?" It inquires
"Long life." I reply
The pitied look, exhaustion-laced
Anger takes the sorrow's place
I hit the glass until it breaks
The image stays
It never fades
My fingers trace the broken lines
A smile pulling at the sight
Laughter leaves my lips despite
"You love me dont you?"
"That I might."
"Why hate me then?" It questions
"We can still be friends, I reckon."
To the loneliness it beckons
"Maybe," I concede
"Promise me!" It seethes
I tell a thousand pretty lies
Look my reflection in the eyes
It looks back at me and smiles
"You're Insane..." I realize.
"I know," It replies.

Reviews

[R.J Calzonetti (Siniste..]

We have to learn to love ourselves, or else we can not properly love others. I’ve tried. I know that we are not perfect, but we are enough for others. There is worth even the worst of men.

[Lyanth]

For me I think it is less about loving ones-self and more about accepting reality. No one is perfect no one ever will be. It's a continual struggle to improve knowing there is no possibility of reaching perfection, but learning to be okay with it.
This, is based on my interactions with my mind. I suffer from several mental disorders so quite often I literally have conversations like these either with myself or with others I perceive to exist. Or so I've been told..

[R.J Calzonetti (SinisterPotatoe)]

I have several mental illnesses as well. Was hospitalized for 2.5 years of my life. I’m able to manage, but I understand, a little at least, what your going through. Never give up. You may never recover, but you can learn to manage. I’m sure if you continue to do that, it would be the best someone who suffers in such a way could hope for.

[Lyanth]

I'm glad you're managing well. I don't see doctors or therapists, not anymore at least. It's something I've struggled with since I was young and I never quite knew what it was or made a big deal of it. I figured it was normal or just something I'd learn to cope with. I guess I'm used to ignoring it, but that doesn't stop the affects they have unfortunately.
Have a great day.

[Robert Trakofler]

Ha.... you are the art of your reflection:) all cleverness here enjoyed this one I followed DAH to your mirror and i love the reflections when i look in the mirror it always gives me such a pitiful glance usually just says poor thing that Robert:)

[Lyanth]

Gratitude for your time and words. Yes, mirrors are often so cynical...

[DAH]

Ah, the morning mirror, almost as nasty as morning breath.

You have conveyed the feeling of the dreaded reflection perfectly.

Bravo!
DAH

[Lyanth]

Thank you kindly, for your words and good day to you.

[DAH]

My pleasure!

[Davidgeo]

Quite delightful. I think this is one of those rare near universally relatable poems that pop up from time to time. Very impressive...

[Lyanth]

Gratitude.. I find one can vert nearly relate to almost anything if given enough time on this earth..This may just happen to be one of the things we learn first..

[Davidgeo]

Unfortunately not enough people take the time given to relate to enough things. Ignorance and the unfamiliar are two different parts of the same thing.... having an open and inquisitive mind converts them to the familiar over time. (which is pretty much just a different way of saying the same thing you just did)

[Lyanth]

Hm, yes I think we have come to an agreement. Our minds are all wired differently, unique wording and perception of the same concept is normal. Cheers.

[Chris Shaw]

We can learn much by looking in mirrors. Your lines are well written and I liked the conversation you were having with your twin.

Chris

[Lyanth]

Gratitude and thanks for your time and review. Yes we learn a lot by reflecting ourselves..

[mindofchaos]

A poem I can very much relate to, beautiful and deep

[Lyanth]

Thank you kindly..

[Samuel Dickens]

This is pretty convincing that someone is crazy. Just who, I'm not sure. My favorite line--"We can still be friends, I reckon."

[Lyanth]

Gratitude. I would tell you who, but then It wouldn't be a mystery.
Glad you liked it :)

[Neville]

I have a personal fascination with mirrors tho rarely look at one... You have kind of fueled my fascination with this intriguing and well crafted poem..... Neville

[Lyanth]

Gratitude, perhaps you should introduce yourself then. There is much a mirror can tell you aside from the dangers of bedhead..

[Neville]

we live and learn...

[Einstein Noodle]

a hell of a thing to embrace that mirror so early in the morning ...the conflict and creative tension you create in "their" conversation is intense says i ... tho i am old and have let go that "struggle" long ago (thank you Lord, Jesus) it is instantly conjured from memories left in shadows ... but the struggle is good .. i am that consummate optimist you have heard about so the closing is not the cup i wish to drink .. tho one thinks at times .. "i must be going crazy" ... we can cope .. can get through all that tension and fears and seemingly no answer questions ... i like this poem a lot ... the situation is universal ... its relatable on many levels ...some people are ill.. emotionally and/or mentally ..but always we have choices .. there is so much food for thought in this for me i kind of ignore all the rest of any poetic critique ;)
E.

[Lyanth]

Many thanks. I wish I could say I am optimistic, however, I find myself bordering both optimism and pessimism, much more pessimism, but I suppose mostly realism. I pray for the best, prepare for the worst and accept whatever happens. Humorously enough, the phrase "You're insane." can be used quite literally on me. I have been diagnosed with several mental illnesses and apart from that a host of other things that at times make it very hard to discern reality from my thoughts.
This is based off of an actual moment in life and conversation I had with myself during a rough period.
While others relate on a less literal level, I laugh to myself.
Gratitude for your time and meaningful words.
:)

[Einstein Noodle]

i am glad you are writing about it Lyanth ... it can certainly be a healing balm ... people close to me suffer from various emotional and psychological "illnesses" ... i have my own theory of such things that does not separate ..but i see emotion and thought as one huge continuum we are all on ... its just that some feel and see with far more intensity ... i hope you are finding the right mix that works for you when things get to far out of hand ... it is not easy i am sure ... hard enough to deal with ups and downs without any added flare ;) love and joy on ya! truly!

[Einstein Noodle]

ps. love your "About Me" .. reveals wonderful ability to laugh at one's self ... great stuff says i!

[Lyanth]

My emotions have always been more intense. They tell me I'm "Hypersensitive" I don't know in all honesty, that I'm sick. By the standards I most definitely am, according to normal I'm off the rocker and rolling downhill, but not so sure It's an illness..maybe it's just a different mindset. Different level of awareness, no such thing as normal. Normal seems to just be the majority of weird.
Then again, crazy never admits it ;)
Thank you for your kindness, my "Skills" have brought me any laughable moments.
Have a great day/night

[Einstein Noodle]

same to you ..i subscribed to your "stuff" and will try and keep up :)

[Lyanth]

Likewise..

[emipoemi]

The musicality is a bit choppy in a few lines, if you don't mind my saying, but daaaaaang, this is amazing! I love the story and the progression of it. With the musicality tweaked a bit this would be an utter gem indeed. Well freaking done!

[Lyanth]

Don't mind at all. It is in need a revision, maybe one day I'll get around to it. My appreciation for your kind words, means a lot.

[emipoemi]

my pleasure.