Diana-Marie Bombardieri Poet Free verse

My Looking Glass Self

I fear not the unknown
but what I cannot unleash and interpret
stifled emotions blur my vision
leaving my looking glass self – unclear

my insides are in disarray, like 
shredded confetti propelling in the wind
scattered pieces lose their bearing  
leaving my looking glass self -  astray

bewilderment surrounds me now, while
revisiting an exhausted road 
heavy footprints convey a story
leaving my looking glass self - questioning

life’s sophistication is a struggle, akin to a rubix cube
to succeed with no difficulty - cheat
moulding fate to the desired outcome
leaving my looking glass self - discreditable

I excavate buried courage, and
confront the image gazing back at me
suffering has been endured, however
the reflection stands upright and determined 
despite life’s battle, survival has conquered      
leaving my looking glass self – intact 

written by Diana-Marie Bombardieri
January 11, 2012
Originally written in 1998

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Breanna Davenport September 30, 2012 at 9:17 AM Wow this poem is amazing I don't even know what to say... I feel like you wrote exactly what I was sitting here trying to get out. Thank you for sharing and congrats on your win, you definitely deserved it! I look forward to reading more of your poetry.

Carol Sunshine Brown April 10, 2012 at 1:08 PM Congratulations on your win in P.D's "Emotional" contest Diana-Marie. Love, Carol

David Williams April 10, 2012 at 12:12 PM Diana-Marie congrats on your win, excellent..David

Cory Long April 10, 2012 at 10:27 AM congrats on your win cory

Poet Destroyer A April 10, 2012 at 10:10 AM Diana,, congratulations with your emotional poem! Thank you very much for sharing something so emotional with us. Some poems, are tough to express and share out in the open. God Bless. Always~ PD

Robert Pettit January 16, 2012 at 4:20 PM This is an oldie but a goodie. I enjoyed this one Diana-Marie.

Andrea Dietrich January 11, 2012 at 7:10 PM I like that you ended on a positive note since I got unclear, astray, etc. so INTACT is a good place to be, dear. Your style is a bit like your mom's. It's really interesting and I think it's a bit genetic. MY daughter also likes to write but like me, she is drawn to rhyme!! (and she does not even read my stuff) I enjoyed your reflecting thoughts here. Luv, Andrea

Darryl Davis January 11, 2012 at 12:14 PM A fine write...thanks for sharing :-)

Carol Sunshine Brown January 11, 2012 at 12:04 PM What an outstanding poem you have shared with us today Diana-Marie. Love, Carol

Debra Squyres January 11, 2012 at 11:18 AM Captured my senses from the first line to the last...incredible poem. I like the style you used also. Enjoyed !!!

Emma Mantle January 11, 2012 at 11:12 AM I enjoyed this piece, nice flow. Liked the repeating line with just one word different. This conveys so much, very thought provoking. Best wishes Em :)