Black Eyed Susan Poet Tail-rhyme

Facing Me

I see myself; I start to scream!
Who is this person that I see?
A stranger’s face!

I see the wrinkles, tiny lines
I pull my face and stretch it wide -
I’ve been erased!

What should I do; who should I tell?
I fear I’m alone in this hell -
Who would believe?

“Your face is not yours,” (so you say)
“When did you notice this new face?
When did yours leave?”

    “When I saw my reflection,”(duh)
“You know, mirrors can’t lie to us”
     “I’m not crazy”

“I never said you were my dear”
     “Right, that’s why I’m just sitting here
      Drawing daisies”

The conversation ends abrupt
Imagination’s time is up -
It’s time to choose

I can’t have plastic surgery 
Perhaps this face will grow on me -
It looks amused

But I’m not smiling inside
I’m aching for the face I prized
Mirror betrayed

I shed a tear and look away -
One day I’ll get used to this face, 
Just not today


11/22/11

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Poet Destroyer A April 15, 2013 at 7:40 PM I want to yell after reading this poem again...LOL... awesomely done. mirror mirror on the wall.. why isn't Susan, enjoying her face... maybe she needs a smile as big as my _____ in the b@ck... OI!OI! OI! I'm just kidding, I felt like annoying you before I head to bed. Goodnight S S Susan.... talk to you soon...xox~ PD

Jon Arno December 26, 2011 at 7:53 PM Congratulations on your win :) Jon

Robert Pettit December 25, 2011 at 12:02 AM Very descriptive writing. You can't look as bad as you have said here.

Gwendolen Song December 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM Susan..AWWESOME WIN! Everyone, I mean everyone, can relate to the emotions you penned! Mirror betrayed...I am so glad that this ugly face of mine is temporary...I plan to get a face life for my eternity. Merry Christmas, girl. Love, Gwendolen

George Aul December 22, 2011 at 11:09 AM Congrats on your win.....Merry Christmas.. ....George

Olusegun Arowolo December 22, 2011 at 10:24 AM Wonderful master piece,Susan.This is nice,my friend.Congratulations on your well deserved win...

Adelaja Olayiwola December 22, 2011 at 7:11 AM congrats on ur win! Love reading ur works.

Carol Sunshine Brown December 22, 2011 at 5:44 AM Congratulations on your super win in P.D.'s "In The Mood" contest Susan. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich December 22, 2011 at 12:00 AM Susan. Wow. BIG WIN, Girl. WAY TO GO. I can't believe how long it took me to finish the judging tonight. I hope you like the finished list. All your favorites are in the top 6 or 7 I believe. Thanks for all your help. You are the greatest!

Ali Akl December 21, 2011 at 10:35 PM Congrats on your win :)

Carol Sunshine Brown November 28, 2011 at 6:50 AM Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "MIX" contest Susan. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley November 26, 2011 at 8:41 AM When outer beauty once is gone, tis inner beauty that lives on. So when external signs depart, look to the beauty of the heart. Congratulations Susan

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 26, 2011 at 4:20 AM Congratulations on your win Susan x

Poet Destroyer A November 26, 2011 at 1:57 AM SUSAN, Congratulations on your wonderful win . I would also like to thank you for the support in my contest. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Take care, and have yourself a great night,..xoxox~p.d.

Andrea Dietrich November 24, 2011 at 11:36 AM susan, just wanted to come here and wish you a happy thanksgiving since it's time now for me to get dressed for the day. joe is going to make it for a LATE dinner, so Crystal and I will see a matinee at 1 before he gets home. Hope to hear from you in hotmail soon. LUv, Andrea

Jack Horne November 23, 2011 at 2:27 PM I'm sure wrinkles add character to a face : ) I always think laughter lines are lovely. Clever piece, Susan. No, I didn't place in the contest - no sweat : )

Andrea Dietrich November 22, 2011 at 8:14 PM I can relate to this one. It's NO Fun to see those small wrinkles coming around the eyes. And other little things happening too. personally,I will never get used to it, Susan. If I could go back in time, I'd be gold digging for a plastic surgeon. hahaha. this looks like an entry in that one contest and a GREAT entry too.

Tony Lane November 22, 2011 at 2:46 PM Make sure that the lines are from laughing. Tony

John Loving Iii November 22, 2011 at 11:12 AM it takes years to earn that kind of face. a face to be respected and looked up to. a face to be honored for all that you do. a face that reminds us that this earth is not our home. and a reminder to you of the death of the young. john good work