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The Room of Mirrors
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...another interpretive reading of a picture I found on the net

Poem Artwork

The Room Of Mirrors

By Fee

 

her penance to wait in the room

with the mirror that stares

at the abused and the blind

evoking the salt of her tears

the cold drafts sneak in

then the winter winds point

to the trappings of his…

most irreversible sin

 

the frost paints his picture

in non-colors sublime

the clock keeps the record

of what was at one time

her heart stores a heartache

a dream now better forgot

red silk chemise rustles

as she calls out his name

then hangs down her head

in such bittersweet shame

 

ah but what’s that she hears

o’er the mirrors protesting moan

tomorrow walks through the door

as the mirror weeps all alone…

 

 

 
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 Reviews of "The Room of Mirrors"
Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald
Reviewed on November 25, 2008
A very sad and insight on abuse is very real. Too many go through these ordeals.
hugs
Kat
Reviewed by Michelle Mead
Reviewed on November 22, 2008
This is sad, but i like it, too.
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on November 22, 2008
Fee,
Can't say I like the photo, but I think the poem is great. Deep regret resonates here; all too realistic. Love and Hugs,
Sheila
Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo
Reviewed on November 20, 2008
An intense, somewhat dark, look at one's self-punishment, if you will. The sadness of what is within comes out to stare us in the face. But there is also hope in your conclusion and I like that...all is not lost. Nicely written piece, Fee. Hugs, Lizzie
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on November 20, 2008
Sadly many are cast into an underworld atmosphere with little or no hope of ever getting out. The mirror, a reflection of all that was. Beautiful words..

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on November 20, 2008
Beautiful piece, Fee. Excellent!
Reviewed by Morning Star
Reviewed on November 20, 2008
"OMY Fee this is beautiful
your words captured the sadness
and her emotional state of mind
Beautifully!!
Brilliant poetic view of your thoughts!!
Sending you Peace Love and Hugssss...Morning Star
Reviewed by Bernice Angoh
Reviewed on November 20, 2008
My, My, My, you are just terrific. I remember this is what I used to love best about my English class wehn I was 11yrs old. Then it was called 'picture composition' writing a story from a picture, You are too good.
Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on November 20, 2008
Oh Fee! if Canada make you sad we have a nice place for you in Sausalito facing the Golden Gate, you can pass the time counting cars driving over...and now and then you will see a Canuck driving towards Vancouver via Tacoma and Seatle, cheer up!

Georg

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 20, 2008
A very sad tale, my friend.
Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on November 20, 2008
Felix I love what you have been sharing with us here lately, wow, strong. It must be that time of year when old St. Nick comes around and you are our Santa as you are quick to deliver to us. Thank you Cuz.

Love ya face XOXOXO, Rose
Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on November 20, 2008
Fee, I like this one a lot. For me, the ending is left to the reader's imagination. It could be left on a sad note...but as Raelynn said, perhaps she is moving forward. In any case, this is excellent.
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 19, 2008
tears from this mirror reflect a very deep sense of sadness ...
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on November 19, 2008
the image is haunting-well expressed write
Reviewed by RaeLynn Teller
Reviewed on November 19, 2008
OK--I know I look at things differently than most.
This just pisses me off!!! But I like the way you ended it.
Break that damn mirror and start anew.
Got me going on this one, Fee.
Sweets--RaeLynn
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on November 19, 2008
Powerfully penned sadness, Fee. Well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on November 19, 2008
OMG, this hurt, really bad. What sadness that mirror holds someday she will no longer look in it for it holds too much pain. You have touched me deeply with this one my friend. Very deep. Love and hugs, Bonnie
Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill
Reviewed on November 19, 2008
A mirror - a silent witness.
Stirring thoughts, Fee. Must be a chilly morning in the land of the red Maple, eh?
Love (and warm hugs)
Becca~

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