Elaine George Poet Personification

Who's the Fairest of Them All

In the early morning light…

You stand before me, and slowly disrobe, as you have so many times 
before.
 
Then …for a moment… as you have so many times before…you stare at 
me, not seaming to see me at all, as you wipe the sweat from my face 
with the palm of your hand. 

 Then…for the first time, as if looking for some lost truth you hope to find 
buried in the depth of me, behind the silver mask I wear, you stare at me 
in a way you never have before…Long and hard, until…tears begin to roll 
down your cheek, when…for the first time… you see yourself, as you truly 
are, through my complete indifference.

Written:  August 23, 2014

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Richard Lamoureux July 21, 2015 at 9:25 PM My pleasure Elaine.

Elaine George July 21, 2015 at 5:32 PM Thank you, Richard, for the comments and for adding this to your favourites. You made my day. I will go now and read Mirror Mirror . Oh! and thank you for adding me to your favourite poet list. Elaine

Richard Lamoureux July 21, 2015 at 9:24 AM Check out my poem "Mirror Mirror" if you have some time. This one brought it to mind. I have also added you to my favourite poets list.

Richard Lamoureux July 21, 2015 at 9:19 AM Now this is impressive! Adding it to my favorites. Elaine George July 21, 2015 at 5:42 PM Thank you, Richard, for the comments and for adding this to your favourites. You made my day. I will go now and read Mirror Mirror . Oh! and thank your for adding me to your favourite poet list. Elaine

Andrea Dietrich August 29, 2014 at 1:41 AM wow, that really hits hard. I LOVE this, elaine. Keep up the great writing!!! Elaine George September 8, 2014 at 1:48 AM Thank you for dropping bye and reading my writing, Andrea. Mirror, Mirror on the wall, it speaks volumes without saying a word. bfn, Lainie

Daver Austin August 27, 2014 at 2:04 PM Surprise. This is something new from Lanie, yes? So true. With carnal sex, love has little to do. Love, daver Elaine George September 8, 2014 at 1:51 AM Hi, Dave, Thank you for dropping in and reading my writing. Much appreciated. Yep! It seams I am moving in a new direction. Going deeper. That old mirror on the wall speaks volumes without saying a word. bfn, Lainie

Paul Callus August 27, 2014 at 1:16 PM A 7 rating for this captivating write, Elaine! It all sinks in...naked truth and stark reality. Well done! // paul Elaine George September 8, 2014 at 1:53 AM Thank you for dropping in, Paul and for totally understanding where I was coming from. bfn Lainie

Robert Lindley August 27, 2014 at 6:26 AM I do believe that is the deepest write that I have read in years. Gave me cause to think past yesterday's joys, today's warmth , and tomorrow's promises! Awesome reflection!!! Elaine George September 8, 2014 at 1:53 AM Thank you for dropping in and for your comments, Robert. Much appreciated. bfn Kaubue

Anne-Lise Andresen August 25, 2014 at 8:41 AM - Dear Elaine, this is a amazing well written poem - Love it - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Elaine George August 26, 2014 at 4:51 PM Thank you for dropping by and reading my poetry, Anne Lise. Much appreciated. Your friend in poetry, Elaine

Princess Xia August 23, 2014 at 8:53 PM Wow.. I like this write. Thank you for sharing Elaine George August 27, 2014 at 12:58 AM Thank you for dropping by. Elaine