Self Reflection

The shattered mirror is all that remains of her past life
Symbolizing the broken spirit of her battered soul
Yet, so reflective of light and visual interpretation
She can see where she was and where she is now

It holds not her spirit within the confine of the looking glass
As she had escaped upon the day she broke it apart
She is strong now as she looks upon it, she even smiles
Realizing, she is not the reflection of life, but the self before it
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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June 11, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Hello Michael It's a good thing when we can look in the mirror and see what the past was and realize how much we have grown from it.TO self be true.This poem would make a good conversation piece. B BLESS Crystal
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June 11, 2008 at 2:29 AM
This poem is stunning. Self reflection, so hard but so necessary. Lovely Peace Fathima
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June 11, 2008 at 12:09 AM
I swear this going in my favorite poems this is excellent in every since a poem of escape and freedom of what was a part of oneself before but then able to release and then look back on it proudly with no regret knowing what she became great, Foy
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June 10, 2008 at 3:58 PM
Oddly relatable and touching to my soul~ U are a candid writer and have so many deapths to your writting~(depths)sorry...he he:) I am not at all unsure about my consious vs. conscience in the write you commented on~ YOU ARE CORRECT TO CORRECT ME ;) I Love your faithful kindness in my corner and the words you put down in all your poems you help me see a perspective to a lot of different topics and levels from a new view and it is extremely encouraging! You are an inspiration to me! Thanks U! :)me
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June 10, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Hello Michael My mind is full of insight, for within this outstanding write there is a lot of internal insight. My mind is spinnning with images that I see written within your words. The ending is perfect! Much food for thought here....Love it! You are an endless inspiration to us all hun! Take care Blessings to you and your family. Love Light Truth Patricia
Tye Avatar
June 10, 2008 at 6:20 AM
These very words are like my own. It was as if I was reading about myself. Great job once again! :) Cheers, Alana
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June 10, 2008 at 5:56 AM
Michael, I could have written this about myself! Exactly, you could not describe me better. cool how others mind-words can perfectly describe another...love it! Kristin
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