Poet Tacito Poet Free verse

Mirror

I wish to see your smile again
Unabated

My tear ducts coat the ruby soaked foundation
That I stand on

I listen to bluebirds sing their uplifting whispers
While this concave reflection
Knows what it did yesterday

Yet, I only have 15 minutes to decide
How I want to be treated tomorrow

I tell myself the innocent laughter
That hovers within my nocturnal skies
Can
And should
Be better to me

Because darkness is all I knew.

Now it’s time to show it the mirror.

For I am
Somebody

©D.J.E.

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James Marshall Goff July 5, 2018 at 10:44 AM Drake, I often feel a sense of strong inner core with your art, light shining thru darkness, of this I relate...jim Poet Tacito July 5, 2018 at 3:52 PM This means a lot coming from you, Jim. I'm very grateful. I hope you're doing great.

Poetiq1der Simmons June 17, 2018 at 5:41 PM Peace and God's Blessings to you and yours...Very profound indeed... Poet Tacito June 18, 2018 at 9:33 AM I do appreciate that, Poetiq. Cheers to you.

Al Juman June 16, 2018 at 10:36 PM Lost! -beautiful my friend Poet Tacito June 18, 2018 at 9:33 AM Cheers, Al. Thank you kindly!

Sunlite Wanter June 16, 2018 at 6:42 PM I just read "Time Traveler" from the email about your lifetime membership. I am so glad to be introduced to your fine poems. Poet Tacito June 18, 2018 at 9:33 AM Many thanks, Sunlite. I hope you can check out more. Cheers to you.

Richard Lamoureux June 9, 2018 at 2:48 PM Dropping by to say hi. I hope all is well with you Drake. Poet Tacito June 18, 2018 at 9:32 AM My good man! Super good to see you. Things are as well as they can be. Surviving & standing. I hope you're great too!

Richard Lamoureux May 31, 2018 at 7:44 PM You are indeed someone! Your mirror probably can't handle the brilliance of your spirit. Poet Tacito May 31, 2018 at 8:07 PM (MAN BLUSHES EVERYWHERE!!!) You rock, Richard. :)

Kim Rodrigues May 31, 2018 at 2:14 PM great introspective poem! 15 minutes to decide... Poet Tacito May 31, 2018 at 2:15 PM Indeed, thank you so much, Kim!