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Seeing Her

I have been there, and seen her The darkest parts of myself which hide in the caves of my soul I have been elsewhere, and seen her too The most joyous thought covered in dreams and filled with hope I have been everywhere, and seen her The deepest darkest yearnings of my heart I have seen all of her, yet I am lost to her The viscous gnashing of self consciousness I have seen all of her, yet I am confused by her The over gracious application of mercy I have seen all of her, and I know her The heart that overflows with empathy I have seen her I know her I am her 15 lines of poetry 1/6/2023 Contest: ‘2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 24’ Sponsor: Mark Toney

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Paul Bell

Date: 4/20/2023 3:35:00 AM

The mirror reveals all, telling no lies and seeing right through you, and we all let it.

Hannah Hockaday
Date: 4/20/2023 4:43:00 AM

Indeed the mirror has inspired many of my poems.

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/26/2023 6:00:00 PM

Dear Hannah, your contemplative imagery is both dynamic and dramatic. I especially admire "The darkest parts of myself which hide in the caves of my soul" - so deep, dark and poetic! But I relish both the light and dark tones in your thoughtful, thought-provoking, emotive verses. So expressive. Congratulations for your wonderful placement in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

John Watt

Date: 1/26/2023 12:41:00 PM

The contemplation of the innermost self in the third person makes for scintillating poetry opportunities. Enjoyed this very much. Congrats for your win, it's nice to meet you here at Soup ~ John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 1/23/2023 10:38:00 AM

Marvelous poem of the poet looking into a mirror and seeing herself not "through the glass darkly," Hannah. Congratulations on your win! Blessings.

Mark Toney

Date: 1/22/2023 12:30:00 PM

Hannah, welcome to PoetrySoup! Your poem has a thought-provoking existential vibe to it. I especially like that it leans toward optimism. Congratulations on your win on Mile 24 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Two more miles to run before the Qualifier's Final Placement Contest!