Hard Look In the Mirror

Staring into the mirror
Don't like what I see
Don't recognize the man staring back at me

I have changed
Not who I used to be
People don't recognize who they see

Life took a new direction
Went down a path I NEEDED to go
Don't need the people I used to know

The path suddenly stopped
Came to an impassable wall
Wouldn't be able to finish the path after all

Priorities have changed
Can no longer go along with the importance of things
I have tasted the importance true happiness brings

Stuck in between
A life I used to know
And a place my heart tells me I need to go

How can I stay
When my eyes have been opened wide
Each day here I die a bit inside

My departure
Would cause so my pain and strife
Bring an end to my former life

How do you decide
To hurt those that love you
How do I say this I can no longer do

Pitiful problems
Of a pitiful man
That reflection in the mirror, I can no longer stand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Andresen Avatar
December 10, 2018 at 12:23 AM
- Congratulations on this great winning poem, Jacob :) - At the same time I wish you and your family a peaceful and lovely Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
December 8, 2018 at 9:48 PM
Enjoyed reading ,Jacob,congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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December 8, 2018 at 10:31 AM
I think many have been in that place at some time in their life.. Great take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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