Mirror

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Mirror

Mirror?

Can you see me?

 

This girl full of dreams.

This wayward daughter

With stars in her heart.

 

Let me show you

That I am more than you could ever imagine.

Perfection encased in an imperfect body.

 

A stoner

A dreamer

A liar

A thief

 

I've been these and more

Do you see me, Mirror?

Truly see me?

 

I am more than you will ever be able to know.

More than my visions and stories and art.

More than my passion, my sex.

 

Mirror, can you hear me when I scream?

Scream at the woman reflected in you.

You would hear me question myself.

Doubt my actions.

Conquer my fears.

 

Do you hear?

Do you know?

If you could really see me.

If you could really hear me.

You'd understand.

 

But, Mirror, I know you can't.

So I am still alone.

In a fantasy formed by a most creative mind

Where all that I am and all I'll ever be

Is a personal secret.

A treasure.

Locked tight.

 

Mirror?

Can you see me?

Reviews

[Vivie]

It is difficult to determine whether a mirror is a friend or foe, or just something that is just there. A mirror tends to reflect only physical appearance and subtle emotions as if that looking glass was actually a person taking a glance at you for the first time. They don't know who you are but what reflects in vision, or in this case a mirror, makes them fabricate a separate mindset for what you might be and have been through. There's a lot of elements in this poem that I can just keep babbling on about, but I love it! Spectacular!

[R. L. Hill]

I'm so very glad that you enjoyed it! You understood the context of my poem perfectly which makes me smile. Thank you for enjoying it ^_^

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

The reflection one sees is nothing short of miraculous and callous at the same time, a telling piece, well done, good read.

[R. L. Hill]

Thank you, Thomas!

[katnisscat]

I love this poem! It expresses how a mirror only shows what you look like now and only on the outside, but not who YOU ARE and your past and emotions. i Love it. You are a really good writer.

[R. L. Hill]

Thank you!

[Ufi Auttorri ~ UfoAutho..]

Oh.. not so secret anymore. I think, with this, you have opened the door. All who read can plumb the depths of beautiful, talented and precocious Quirklet!

100 jealous mirrors

[R. L. Hill]

Awww thanks, you ^_____________^

[Meraki]

We're both reflections. But am I the one that is trapped? Who is yelling? And who is yelling back? Are you mocking me? Or am I mocking you? Two strangers looking through a glass appearances the same. Everything could be different.. It's deep and emotional like the narrator is finally content with what they see. But I could be wrong.

[R. L. Hill]

I think you hit it right on the head, dear. I am content with what I see and content with the knowledge that others won't see everything about me.

[Sami Khalil]

A very honest and straightforward poem with relevance to all of us whether we deny it or not...Bravo.................

[R. L. Hill]

Thank you so much, Sami! It is true, hmm? I love that I don't have to be alone in the understanding that I can't be fully understood. Haha

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Good to know...You are welcome...:)...................

[Anand Sehgal]

A stoner

A dreamer

A liar

A thief



I've been these and more

Do you see me, Mirror?

Truly see me?

wonderfully done my dear !
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[R. L. Hill]

Thank you!

[PoetryPenPal]

You are amazing! I love reading your poems!

[R. L. Hill]

Awww...Thank you!

[PoetryPenPal]

Don't mention it!

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are truly a gifted writer.The way we look at ourself is so well described here.It is hard to be alone:)

[R. L. Hill]

Hard to be alone, yes, but being alone within ourselves is an aspect of destiny we must all embrace

[Vidya Bacchus]

That does'nt make it any easier.Everyone is not comfortable with being by themselves. But we should learn :)

[R. L. Hill]

Agreed, dear. Agreed

[zainul]

This is a mind blowing piece.
There is a popular suggestion which advises others to see their own images in the mirror to assess their condition.
Your poem is a wonderful work that suggest one to see deeper beyond the superficial image.
The conversation with the mirror transmits a philosophical aspect of looking into the mirror.
Very well done.

[R. L. Hill]

Thank you so much! "Mind blowing...." Such a compliment.

[zainul]

You are most welcome,dear writer.:)