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Mirrored Soul

On a clear day at the edge of the lake, into her lovely hands she did partake, Of the still, cold water to quench her thirst, Thinking of scenarios… best and worst. It had been ages since she thought her own thoughts, Caught up in the secular world’s nowhere lots, Always striving to be part of a popular label, To remain friends as much as she was able, With those all this time she thought were friends, So thought their thoughts and sought their ends. She had never taken the time to connect with her inner self, That God given conscientious treasure of spiritual wealth. She would start at times to delve into it but never for too long, Afraid that she would think differently and be labeled wrong. Such a fear of being ostracized and losing face, Kept up this false, franticly ferocious pace. The water rippled while she drank her fill. thinking these thoughts until it became still. Then fear and dread suddenly filled her, The shock and anxiety nearly killed her. The mirrored waters reflected all, but showed not a trace, Of her once precious, unique, God given face. Inspired by the Sydney Peck sponsored contest. Written 6/21/11

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Date: 7/4/2011 4:16:00 PM
Interesting swerve ball move, technocolor thought n groove, luck in the contest mate, on ya, Don
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Date: 6/29/2011 10:02:00 AM
Every word, every line, ever-so divine! Robert, this is a diamond, no, a rare pearl, so appealing from start to finish, excellent work, Love Randa
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Date: 6/25/2011 1:19:00 PM
Wow Robert, you had my attention from the start with this one, I love your end lines especially "The mirrored water reflected" beautiful write, hope you are enjoying your weekend :) love wilma
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Date: 6/25/2011 10:30:00 AM
Boy, have I been through that mill! Great write, Robert. "Keeping up with the Joneses," I guess they called it. Glad those days are over. LOve, daver
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Date: 6/21/2011 11:22:00 PM
WOW! That is an excellent write. I can definitely relate to the 4th and 5th lines of this introspection because I had to learn that those you think are friends are not, because when things don't go their way, they turn on you and betray you, if it suits their purpose. If we forget God and therefore don't really know who we are, we become mirrored souls. I wish you good luck in the contest, Robert! Should do well! Caroline.
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Date: 6/21/2011 5:37:00 PM
A wonderful write Robert, I enjoyed the read. Best to you in the contest~ Caryl
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Date: 6/21/2011 4:09:00 PM
A very nice introspection. I love the ending! Good luck in the contest!
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