Hannah Hockaday Poet Free verse

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 April 20, 2023 at 3:35 AM The mirror reveals all, telling no lies and seeing right through you, and we all let it. Hannah Hockaday April 20, 2023 at 4:43 AM Indeed the mirror has inspired many of my poems.

Susan Ashley March 26, 2023 at 6:00 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 January 26, 2023 at 12:41 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 January 23, 2023 at 10:38 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 January 22, 2023 at 12:30 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!