Reflection

I look at my reflection; 
through the mirror;
dull gloomy eyes;
frowning;
messy hair;
dry lips;
shabby clothes;
slightly wrinkled face;
worn out self.
And 
Who is this young girl?
I’m seeing behind me;
holding my husband’s hand;
with a tiara on head;
wearing a white frock ;
with white veil;
holding fresh bunch of flowers;
Oh! That smile, spreads an aura of energy,
who is she?
framed in an old photograph;
from the bedside table;
turned toward me.

Wrote for Juxtaposition Poetry Contest
On 24 November 2020
Sponsored by Silent One

Placed 2nd in the contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Andresen Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 11:02 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the Juxtaposition contest, Rasitha :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 7:49 PM
Congratulations on your win, Rasitha. Hugs Eve
Ranasinghe Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 4:33 AM
Hi Eve, Thank you for visiting and commenting. Appreciate it. :), Rasitha
Y. Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 10:07 AM
Hi Rasitha, I enjoyed the read. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Ranasinghe Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 8:58 PM
Hi Alexis, Thank you for your lovely comment. Rasitha
One Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 7:09 AM
Good idea for the contest, when we look back to our younger days.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Ranasinghe Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 9:35 AM
Dear Silent One, Your contest was a great muse. Should I prepared a bit more, the writing would have been more pleasurable for me . However I'm happy to have a placement. :)Rasitha
Ranaweera  Avatar
November 24, 2020 at 9:44 AM
This is a beautifully painted self-reflective piece, Rasitha.
Ranasinghe Avatar
November 25, 2020 at 9:29 AM
Dear Newton Arach, Thank you for your appreciation. Rasitha
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