Stranger

Realizing that doors are harder to close than to open That the reflection in the mirror is unrecognizable Same lips, heart shaped, slightly fuller top lips Left eye with the number five staring me down But I loath her and her flaws, such weakness Not aligned with my strength and confidence I recognize the words from those lips plagiarizing my thoughts And I resent this less than chick her overbearing pain an unavoidable force rushing in like a tsunami uncontrolled and destructive All that I was eluded her Determination gone...Diminishing my accomplishments with her inability to overcome to let go and rise above Unable to...unable to...?

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Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 5/6/2013 4:47:00 AM

Intense emotions displayed here...beautiful flow of your powerful ink. I'm sure everything will get better in time. In fact it will get better. Sometimes we have to accept "change in the seasons."

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/5/2013 7:23:00 AM

- Abigale, a deep and very well written poem. - I wish you a lovely Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Ndaba Sibanda

Date: 5/5/2013 1:31:00 AM

Thought-provoking piece. Well-written. It is right to write...

Karen Anglesey

Date: 4/29/2013 5:07:00 PM

Very vivd expression of the image n the mirror. I like the way you express the variety of conflict and disappointment you feel at this image. Very revealing

Juli- Michelle

Date: 4/29/2013 10:28:00 AM

This is very deep, yet on the surface I feel as if I know exactly how you are feeling. It will get better. I love this, you are very talented :) and your avatar is beautiful!!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/28/2013 9:37:00 PM

Abigale...I felt your heart through these words. I can sense that you are a woman of strength. These feelings if inadequacy come and go...I should know. I ride this roller coaster often. In the end....your true beauty and inner strength will answer the question for you. The answer will delight you! Hugs!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/28/2013 7:08:00 PM

and yes it is a poem about hope... how i will not let go... always~ Linda

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/28/2013 6:34:00 PM

I am going to read your quatrain, Abigale. i kind of pictured watching myself through the rhythm of your words. I kind of wanted to brake the mirror of my imagination. There is a beautiful song in all of us. it will rise once we see pass all the restrictions in front of us... excellent...PD