The girl with the looking glass heart

The girl with the looking glass heart She polished the lens with a smudge of her finger, still tiny traces of memories linger Held to the light so the streaks they were showing, wiped it again all the while just knowing Darkness collected the corners she wept, placed in the box with the love letters kept Tied with a ribbon and sealed with a kiss, stuck in a closet no longer to miss Something was blurred in the sight she was seeing, another time and a place often fleeing Wanting the one with the smile unending, lost in this room on the whispers now sending She did not breathe, no not one breath of air, sitting alone in the dark she did stare Wishing on dreams out of focus and light, wondering if it was day or was night Opened a curtain, the sun was deceiving, blinding the truth that her soul was believing Calling reflections of love’s shining fashion, thought back to days filled with feelings and passion Took out a hanky and with just the right touch, cleaned off the smears she had hated so much Looked to the sky, she could see every part, for she was the girl with the looking glass heart

Reviews

[Lisasview]

I so loved this rich poem dearest Will...
So much hidden behind your beautiful lines!!
Lisa

[willweb]

Thank you so much Lisa

[Lisasview]

You are so welcome Will,
Lisa

[James Mckay]

What fantastic words written by a graceful poet. I felt everything and then some. Thanks for sharing.

[willweb]

Thank you so much James

[Ann Outlaw]

This is lovely. Written so well that I can see the imagery in my head. Thanks for sharing.

[willweb]

Thanks so much for your visit and your nice comment. I am happy you enjoyed this

[Lorry]

This is so beautiful that I almost regret burning all of my pasts remnants... Almost.
But then again, not everyone has memories they don't want to remember and some are quite happy to reflect their past, where some treat them as an exorcism.
Ps... My girlfriend made me write this, and she was the one who burned their underwear collection too, which I totally supported... Allegedly 😊

[willweb]

Hey, I can assure you I have allegedly supported many things in my relationship that I had never heard of before I was charge with abetting. Thanks so much Lorry, I appreciate your visit.

[Lillian Kirsch]

I think this poem is absolutely beautiful. There's a soft gentleness to it and the rhyming is incredibly beautiful and on point. Nice job.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Lillian for your nice comments. I am happy you stop by for a visit.

[Betty Hermelee]

loved the rhyming and the excellent flow and imagery of this poem...her eyes may have been blurred, but her heart was in the right place and she felt the light in you.....and you filled her life with wonder and pure satisfaction....and that's what counts.
Well crafted....
Best, Betty

[willweb]

Thank you so very much betty for this wonderful comment on my poem. I am humbled by your words. I am really happy you enjoyed this one and your interpretation is very close to what I had intended, though I believe I like yours better.

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome, and thanks for the compliment!
Best, B

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Absolutely beautiful enjoyed this

[willweb]

Thanks so very much. I am happy you did and I appreciate your visit.

[Carola]

i'm a fan of your poetry! well done.
cheerio carola

[willweb]

Thank you so very much

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem. You are a amazing story teller. You gave life and wonder to the girl with the looking glass heart. I loved the complete poem and thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry. I did enjoy this poem.
Coyote

[willweb]

Thanks so much Coyote. I don't know if you remember a poetess named Frieda P? This was inspired by something she said to me a long time ago. I am glad you liked it.

[Coyote Poetry]

Frieda was wonderful. She is off and running writing her books. You are welcome my friend.

[Robert Haigh]

An entertaining and unusual write! Some inventive imagery in this poetic piece! Nicely penned!