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She loved him so dearly, and there was a glow which lit up her face – a joy to behold, for she was a beauty those years long ago. Her mirror reflected platinum gold. That mirror he gave her with silver trim she kept for years as his feelings grew cold. She tried to recapture the sweet times with him her mirror reflected platinum gold. The mirror’s silver, like love once sublime, grew more and more tarnished and what would unfold could never again resemble the time her mirror reflected platinum gold. Her soul’s been shattered again and again. The face in her mirror, so withered and old, stares at her sadly as she recalls when her mirror reflected platinum gold. March 29, 2018 for the TARNISHED REFLECTIONS contest of John Lawless

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Date: 7/17/2018 8:45:00 AM
Thought I recognized this. Congratulations on your win. Such a sad well-written poem. I like the form.
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Date: 7/17/2018 3:21:00 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful win in Brian's contest, Andrea - blessings for many more, my friend! Ride that pigeon all the way to paradise, Buddy!! ;-)
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Date: 7/16/2018 8:07:00 AM
This is very pretty, Andrea. Congrats.
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Date: 4/15/2018 2:52:00 PM
so sad but excellent, my friend
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Date: 4/14/2018 8:20:00 AM
Sad.
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Date: 4/4/2018 11:29:00 PM
Lovely poem and lovely form. Brilliantly done, Andrea. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 4/3/2018 2:33:00 AM
I love your mirror, it reflects platinum... mine is broken...
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Date: 4/2/2018 7:00:00 PM
LOVE this Andrea!!! Such a very sad story of loosing the love that once was everything. Beautifully written with great emotion. Congrats on your placement!! ~Judy
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Date: 4/2/2018 1:03:00 PM
Well penned Andrea..Congrats on your win..
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Date: 4/1/2018 3:58:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this Kyrielle poem. Rhymes were spot on and the repeating line gave the poem strength. Good job.
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Date: 4/1/2018 10:39:00 AM
Brilliant.....the repeating line gaining power and meaning with each stanza. I have never tried one of these and now you devious Dietrich, you have again tossed the gauntlet....thanks for you support of the contest
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Date: 3/30/2018 6:26:00 PM
Wonderful poem, as usual, Andrea. She should have used sunscreen and moisturizer. lol Anyway, a very poignant write and one to which many women (and men) can relate. GL in the contest, my friend. :D
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Date: 3/30/2018 3:32:00 PM
The mirror captures your soul and you have done it so beautifully, Andrea.Sounds like a winner!
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Date: 3/30/2018 10:49:00 AM
I tend to stay away from mirrors when possible. I love this poem Andrea. Very poignant write. should do very well!
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Date: 3/30/2018 10:48:00 AM
Deep sadness from this poem... no pain like the loss of love..
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Date: 3/30/2018 9:46:00 AM
impressive poem Andrea, the metaphor was perfect...good luck in the contest
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Date: 3/30/2018 9:30:00 AM
Sad memories of a faded love...sometimes it's best not to look at the reflections. Nicely written, Andrea. Best of luck. John
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Date: 3/30/2018 5:41:00 AM
Enjoyed reading this poem..great work..delicate reflections..best for a win, Andrea.
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Date: 3/29/2018 10:19:00 PM
Awesome poem, Andrea. Beautiful.
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