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

Date: 7/7/2013 11:06:00 AM

CONGRATS!! in the mirror contest.... Linda

John Posey
Date: 7/7/2013 1:57:00 PM

Thank you PD... You're a pleasure to do business with... Jake

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 7/2/2013 8:16:00 AM

John a fabulous reflections of one's self . Congratulations on your fine win. Warm Smiles, Connie

John Posey
Date: 7/2/2013 9:42:00 AM

Thank you, Connie. You're an encouraging friend and I really value your comments..... Jake

Skat A

Date: 7/1/2013 8:03:00 PM

John, congrats in Nathan's MIRROR contest............... have yourself a sweet day............ SKAT

John Posey
Date: 7/2/2013 1:28:00 AM

SKAT, You are, indeed, the bearer of good news.... Love ya!..... Jake

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/30/2013 3:07:00 PM

Well done on the win John, and thanks for your comments..'

John Posey
Date: 7/2/2013 1:27:00 AM

Thank you, Joe, your visits are appreciated.... Jake

Nathan D.

Date: 6/29/2013 4:59:00 PM

interesting, CONGRATS!

John Posey
Date: 6/29/2013 5:37:00 PM

Thank you, friend, for your visit...Jake

Luann Pfost

Date: 5/21/2013 7:20:00 PM

thanks for suggesting that i read this,

John Posey
Date: 5/21/2013 8:53:00 PM

Thank You for your visit.... Jake

Therese Bacha

Date: 4/24/2013 10:46:00 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
Date: 4/24/2013 6:30:00 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

Date: 4/23/2013 5:30:00 PM

Hey....glad to see you here among the winners...congratulations

John Posey
Date: 4/24/2013 6:32:00 PM

Thanks dearest, "A Look At Myself" is more about me...... Hugs to ya..... Jake

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/22/2013 6:38:00 PM

John , :-) congratulations with your awesome "SELF PORTRAIT" poem. Take Care ~ PD

John Posey
Date: 4/24/2013 6:37:00 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

Date: 3/6/2013 5:06:00 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

Date: 1/20/2013 11:39:00 AM

Wow! Thanks for referring me to this! It is so full of emotions and so deep! A wonderful write! :)

Tanya Harrington

Date: 11/5/2012 2:38:00 PM

Love how well you script your reflection! Enjoyed this much. Good luck if for contest. :) Tanya