John Posey Poet Rhyme

Reflection

Looking in the mirror 
the painful truth I see.
I can't believe the man I am
is looking back at me.
How many carefree moments
Hide behind those eyes?
How many brokenhearted nights
does that subtle smile disguise?

Mirror, hanging on the wall,
not even you reflect it all.
As I look at you, do I really see
the man who lives inside of me?

Unforgotten pages
of verse from long ago
are not reflected in the gaze
as cold as winter snow.
I see a bitter teardrop
that tells me I can't win.
And I question not where tears begin
but, just where do they end.

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Poet Destroyer A July 7, 2013 at 11:06 AM CONGRATS!! in the mirror contest.... Linda John Posey July 7, 2013 at 1:57 PM Thank you PD... You're a pleasure to do business with... Jake

Connie Gildersleeve July 2, 2013 at 8:16 AM John a fabulous reflections of one's self . Congratulations on your fine win. Warm Smiles, Connie John Posey July 2, 2013 at 9:42 AM Thank you, Connie. You're an encouraging friend and I really value your comments..... Jake

Skat A July 1, 2013 at 8:03 PM John, congrats in Nathan's MIRROR contest............... have yourself a sweet day............ SKAT John Posey July 2, 2013 at 1:28 AM SKAT, You are, indeed, the bearer of good news.... Love ya!..... Jake

Joe Maverick June 30, 2013 at 3:07 PM Well done on the win John, and thanks for your comments..' John Posey July 2, 2013 at 1:27 AM Thank you, Joe, your visits are appreciated.... Jake

Nathan D. June 29, 2013 at 4:59 PM interesting, CONGRATS! John Posey June 29, 2013 at 5:37 PM Thank you, friend, for your visit...Jake

Luann Pfost May 21, 2013 at 7:20 PM thanks for suggesting that i read this, John Posey May 21, 2013 at 8:53 PM Thank You for your visit.... Jake

Therese Bacha April 24, 2013 at 10:46 AM Congratulations John, hope you will never again need to write a poem that sad. Remember you have us to talk to through writing, be happy life is beautiful.Love Terry John Posey April 24, 2013 at 6:30 PM Thanks Terry, This was written from pure imagination. Years ago I wrote "A Look At Myself". That describes better what I see in myself.... Love ya much....... Jake

Donna Jones April 23, 2013 at 5:30 PM Hey....glad to see you here among the winners...congratulations John Posey April 24, 2013 at 6:32 PM Thanks dearest, "A Look At Myself" is more about me...... Hugs to ya..... Jake

Poet Destroyer A April 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM John , :-) congratulations with your awesome "SELF PORTRAIT" poem. Take Care ~ PD John Posey April 24, 2013 at 6:37 PM PD, Thanks for the appreciated kudos. "A Look At Myself" is probably not as dramatic poem, but more like me..... Hugs to ya.... Jake

Donna Jones March 6, 2013 at 5:06 PM Wow they are somewhat similar. I guess most of us truth be told don't really like what we see in the mirror sometimes. Blessings

Eileen Manassian January 20, 2013 at 11:39 AM Wow! Thanks for referring me to this! It is so full of emotions and so deep! A wonderful write! :)

Tanya Harrington November 5, 2012 at 2:38 PM Love how well you script your reflection! Enjoyed this much. Good luck if for contest. :) Tanya