Self Deception

Gliding past the mirror, the visage of sophisticated sensuality, tall with head turning legs that stretch to heaven, dark and tan, little black dress, tastefully shrink wrapped about hips and breasts, stiletto heals, black patent, defining calves and thighs with each step, but her smiling red lips can't hide the tear in her questioning eyes, “Who am I?”
06/08/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Roper Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:30 PM
Lovely verse, James,and the sexy imagery... "Who am I?" is a question some of ask ourselves; who is in the mirror might be the person that is inside her.. Hugs Eve
Inman Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 8:04 AM
Perhaps you are write Eve. As beautiful inside as out, but she doesn't seem to see herself in that way. I've known people like this.
Michael Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 1:12 PM
Lovely imagery...my imagination went wild...If she doesn't know I can tell her...Nice write...All the best James
Inman Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:14 PM
Thanks for the visit Arturo.
Onclaud Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 1:08 PM
quite a compelling piece, james... the mask of vanity peels off whether we like it or not...much enjoyed!...huggs
Inman Avatar
June 8, 2018 at 4:13 PM
Hi Nette, I think she tries to be what she believes everyone wants her to be, but it is not necessarily what she wants.
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