In the Looking Glass

In the Looking Glass

p***y willow words 

mirrored back to me in angry disdain. 

heckling red laughter

tore ....... 

                   tears 

shredded tissues between us

so long ago      -       and yet

still i find

stubborn phrases

tonguing soft pink ears

stuck in  cracks between the walls 

unchanged .......................................................

 (a senryu in waiting)

you weren't into it and

I had need

Ginger cherry mop boards tight against the wall

holding fast ........... a heart, a fall

stillborn syncope

mirror images recognized

fog forgotten filigree

                                   fading 

impregnates the silence

turn past the looking glass

i won't remember any more

anymore.

E. 08/28/2019

Author's Note

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

How we see things when we look at ourselves and the past. Despite the differences and the history feelings are hard to extinguish for amongst the ashes of paper an unburnt fragment remains to plague us and remind us of the book and how we fingered it's pages.

[Einstein Noodle]

spot on John! you read with sensitivity and insight .. you hit all the points i was aiming at ;) God bless us all in such misery eh!? ;))
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

Love your review of E's poem, John Alexander.... "an unburnt fragment remains" ... so poetic... be still my heart. Amen, Pat

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much Pat. Sir 'E' produces many wonderful writes.

[emmajoy]

Perhaps we need to reflect on the Past, Present and Future as an Entirity else we'd not understand how they lock together; are the chain to Time and need dispkay thensekves so we at leastmnrtially understand who what, etc. we are. Tis said that if one looks in a mirror, first covering once side of our face but join the remaining one to itself; then repeat the same with the other.. we discover that we have two different faces. Maybe, maybe the same applies to the reflection we cannot nor ever will see of our minds and hearts? Your superbly written words, the way they're displayed.. pensively, visually, logically, lead a reader to think and then, think some more. Thank you, dear writer.

[Einstein Noodle]

memories can be stubborn .. when powerful passions have been at play ;) you say it true ... past present and future all link in our unique continuum .. you really looked past the glass in this one Em ..i am delighted you took time my friend ... thank you for your encouraging words

[Einstein Noodle]

your visit inspired me Em .. to tweek this one .. thanks always my friend!

[emmajoy]

Please don't tweak too much.. please..

[Einstein Noodle]

already did ;) i faded the fading and changed pine to cherry ... what do you think?

[emmajoy]

That's fine but, it was before.. not for me to say. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

sure appreciate you my fine friend ... your a warm hug when one is out in the cold and rain aren't you

[emmajoy]

friendship is free!

[Cherrie Palmer]

Wow, you can spin an image.

May we always be able to see past the looking glass.
:)

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Cherrie .. you are very kind! i guess if we look .. we're going to see it .. kind of stuck with the past ..funny tho .. how "remembering" does change things sometimes ;) thanks for reviewing always Ms. Palmer :)
E.

[Neville]

these words truly need no intro or explanation, they are what they are.. and despite the fact they might be variously interpreted, will not influence my my gut reaction and later more reasoned response which remain pretty much the same... whether the original ache is felt as much today, only you will know for sure.. I trust it has eased some, but then who am I........I loved this Gene... like a fat kid loves cake and then some..... :)))))))) cheers n all that jazz

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha cake is good sir! thanks so much for your sensitivity always .. and for taking time to read and review .. and yes for sure...i am 70 and the fine old adage about time and wounds has reinforced its validity many times over in my life ... but some things are so intense they can last a lifetime eh?! and for me ... my "experience" brought many fruits into my life .. thanks again Neville .. i appreciate you. :)
E.

[Neville]

I'm chuffed to bits as we say this side o the pond..... N :)))))) x

[Einstein Noodle]

"down yer neck buddy!"

[Neville]

you betcha.... :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear E... "fog forgotten filigree"... this sums up an experience
many of us may have endured... impregnated memories of
unskilled lovers who were confused... and sought unconventional ways
to move on. The looking glass is a two-sided reflection at times.
Best to see your reflection(s) at the edge of a River where love ripples out
forever. truly a poem to bring closure to a learning and hurtful experience.
Thank you dear poet, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

i am taking that advice Pat!! the river it is for gazing episodes ;)) thank you for reviewing and i am truly gratified it relates .. the closure is the good part eh!? i just love your review my friend...thank you so much for your time

[Patricia Wedel]

Awwww.... you help to make the memory fade away...poetry can be very healing. Our country needs more dancing and music which is poetry. I love to watch "So you think you can dance. Last night on Labor Day weekend, Monday night, there was one couple (or more) that "created breathless moments. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

i watch it all the time .. so sad to see Madison get cut .. she is riveting to watch .. such control of her body .. and she is always aware of the others she dances with .. maybe that aspect kept her from really "letting go" that the judges look for .. and the little be-bop guy .. wow! just incredible talent to grow so much during this season .. even i see it ... are you talking about Mariah with the be-bop guy and the "breathless moments"??

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi E... I believe that is who it was. I had not watched the show for some time, so I was simply mezmerized by the effect a couple can have on your soul and spirit. We should watch it more often... a touch of heaven on earth... where sensuality is sacred. truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ...............

[wordman]

sounds like you miss her still,great write,great music

[Einstein Noodle]

yeah, wordman...that was, is and always will be a killer i suppose .. our parting was about 15 yrs ago .. we have become fast and long distance friends ..crazy huh!? .. thanks for reading and leaving a review .. how else will we know if people don't tell us ;) top o' the mahrnin' to ya
E.

[wordman]

you`re welcome my friend

[jacob erin-cilberto]

okay first thing here...love "the senryu in waiting"
i wish i had thought of that phrase...
and sharing the tissue...loves and relationships that have seen their course...ended but the splitting evenly of the tears...makes me wonder if the exes ever think of me as i do them...
and if i don't look in that mirror...then i won't see what they did...and i might stay with myself.
damn this is good...
but you post only very readable and relatable poetry, my friend.
i just covered all the mirrors in my house.
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha cracks me up sir ..covered all the mirrors eh!? does it help??? i visited the Axe Murder House in Valesca Iowa (ghost hunting) a whole family plus two young visiting girls were murdered with an axe .. they never found the perp .. but whoever it was covered all the mirrors .. they speculate it had some warped spiritual implication .. crazy huh!? .. anyway .. really appreciate your feedback sir .. i confess the line you point out is my favorite as well ;))) we can allow ourselves that right?! thanks again, jacob, for taking time ..peace and joy sir!
E.

[Robert Trakofler]

There must be a brain stimulus occurring with the new moon for the heady writers among my friends are all coalescing into crescendo cuneiforms this morning! I have feeling your not that lucky my friend those musings will still be rattling about your subconscious mind waiting to creep out regardless:)... of intent! stubborn phrases
tonguing soft pink ears! brilliant line

[Einstein Noodle]

you are right my friend ... some things will always remain .. never a hint of even fading ;( thanks for stopping Bunny .. you put a smile on me face ... funny how the Cafe' writers have hooked into the same and similar themes and methods .. it re-enforces belief in an All Muse :) top of the mahrnin' to ya sir!
E.