Facing a Mirror

I stood there in awe at the sight I was seeing Facing a mirror, this horrified being Staring at me like a shadow in waiting Desperate the look of this moment debating Tear coated cheeks as emotions are calling Fearing the ground, deeper now slowly falling Reaching for hope, as a last act defiant Only her love, every feeling reliant Calling her name on the echoes now singing Holding his head still he can’t stop the ringing Wondering why in these hours forsaking It was inside of his lonely heart breaking Knowing he had something true and forever Now it becomes but an empty endeavor Where will he be when the sun it is setting Lost in his dreams on this day so regretting Sitting alone below maple trees shading Watching his life in the twilight now fading Saying good bye to his every desire Ashes and all laying waste to the fire Facing a mirror this horrified being Realizing now it was me I was seeing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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October 28, 2016 at 2:41 AM
This makes my heart and head hurt. Realizing who we are in our reflective rationale can be quite disconcerting.
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October 28, 2016 at 8:14 AM
Thanks so much Paloma, sorry for the pain, take two Aleve, that should help. :)
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October 27, 2016 at 5:55 PM
Hi Chris, This is such a sad heartfelt write. I saw your reply to Mystic. I agree, the mirror can be a friend or a enemy. However, I learned (it took many years)that what I see looking back at me is based on how I feel about myself. When I got whole and gained confidence and a high self esteem I saw a beautiful woman staring back at me.Even If I was sad or had a bad day I was still beautiful. I enjoyed this thought provoking write. A Big seven:-) Alexis
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October 27, 2016 at 5:59 PM
Well my friend, then you are an incredibly beautiful woman and your strength and attitude is very inspiring. Thank you for always being so kind to me. We all have bad days and bad times, but when people around us are nice, that sure does help with dealing with whatever we face. So once again, thank you Alexis, for your friendship and your nice comments.
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October 27, 2016 at 7:57 AM
I like this one Chris. Very good.
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October 27, 2016 at 12:21 PM
Thanks again Heidi for always leaving such nice words for me.
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October 27, 2016 at 7:46 AM
Very poignant and heartfelt write, Chris:) makes one think...
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October 27, 2016 at 12:21 PM
Thanks so much Jo, I am happy you stopped by to read this one
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