Ah, the pounding of a mirrored heart
Broken into sharp and expressionless pieces
Peering into fleeing eyes
Staring into the reflection of a stream
Wandering through meadows of colorless landscapes
The ricochet of sole footsteps
Ascending a spiral staircase
To the quiet of an empty room
Where the echo of distant imaginings dwell
The lone reflection every morning brings
Into the mirror as you wake from dreams
The shower steam filling the bathroom
Forming teardrops
Across the contours of your cheeks
The rippled image staring into the coffee pot
As the cold daybreak
Warms up the usual brew
Of faraway thoughts
And inaccessible moods
You have cut me off from
Your mirrored heart will remain shattered
In shards you refuse to remove
From your emotion’s skin
Until you once again uncover that smile
Hidden deep inside you
The one I use to know
The one I still continue to pray for
Blimey... the waking, the steam and the cheeks!!! :)) Another beautiful mirror-write... possibly to self and other. Whatever. The sense of co-dependence is strong. Fabulous and cinematic imagery, really evocative and deeply artistic. Like a French film. Love the moodiness here.
Think the "tide pulling back on itself" down here in Dorset has DEFINITELY retrieved MY smile from the depths of the seabed at long, long last! :)) My tide of life is turning as I sail on the crest of the wave... Surf's up! LOL Kusp K xx
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on October 28, 2006
A true poet and gifted writer! Well Done my friend! Holly
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on October 6, 2006
Such a prayer will be answered usually in very unexpected ways. I am sure she will smile again :-)
Ah ... the deep and unfathomable, at times, rivers of melancholy that can grip us.
This piece, Robert, is heavily infused with the imagery and essences of those "impossible to understand" forces that sometimes change our personalities and drive us away from everything around us.
The heart of a Poet you do possess richly in the penning of this exquisite piece.
You have captured the essence of pain in watching someone you care deeply about suffer, whether from pain of love or physical pain it is hard not to be able to fix what is wrong and hard to sit on the sidelines waiting and hoping for time to heal. Well presented though no doubt painful to write old friend.
This reminded me much of the saying, "we are laughing on the outside but crying on the inside." Happiness is definitely a state of mind my friend. Peace Always, Paul.
Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on October 4, 2006
"
Until you once again uncover that smile
Hidden deep inside you
The one I use to know
The one I still continue to pray for"
The expressions of this poem and moving emotions is stunning...
Exqusitely expressed bittersweet poem Jude, as always your imagery is faultless. Excellent! Thanks for the link by the way, I checked it out, unfortunately it's only available in Canada and the USA, so looks like I'll have to skank it off the net (again lol). ;)
Your mirrored heart will remain shattered
In shards you refuse to remove
From your emotion’s skin
hmmm..this has me pondering..indeed a soul-opener
Thankyou Robert..I'll have this poem on my mind all day..I'm sure of it!
again..a visit to your Den gives birth to a myriad of thoughts..
this one is a keeper...
Exquisitly expressed, Jude. Filled with such rare depth of insightful compassion as to leave the reader breathless.
Wonderful work, Poet.
Peace,
Carolyn
The victim of a nonsmile needs nurturance and gentle nudging around the heart from the poet. The gradual reawakening of passion can be found by coalescing the magic words "I need you," from your poem Words of Necessity, with Mirrored Heart...
Sage
Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on October 3, 2006
I could feel the loneliness in this descriptive poem, almost choking in its effects. Great imagery. Victor
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Think the "tide pulling back on itself" down here in Dorset has DEFINITELY retrieved MY smile from the depths of the seabed at long, long last! :)) My tide of life is turning as I sail on the crest of the wave... Surf's up! LOL Kusp K xx
I really like this.
Susan
Ron
From the fires of longsuffering, comes this refined beauty, Jude!
I will pray for you, as well.
Love, Rhonda
Micke
This piece, Robert, is heavily infused with the imagery and essences of those "impossible to understand" forces that sometimes change our personalities and drive us away from everything around us.
The heart of a Poet you do possess richly in the penning of this exquisite piece.
Richard Lloyd Cederberg
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Hope you're okay--
love,
dove
Fee
This reminded me much of the saying, "we are laughing on the outside but crying on the inside." Happiness is definitely a state of mind my friend. Peace Always, Paul.
Until you once again uncover that smile
Hidden deep inside you
The one I use to know
The one I still continue to pray for"
The expressions of this poem and moving emotions is stunning...
Paul;-)
A Very touching poem
William
peace
Love Tinka
Your mirrored heart will remain shattered
In shards you refuse to remove
From your emotion’s skin
hmmm..this has me pondering..indeed a soul-opener
Thankyou Robert..I'll have this poem on my mind all day..I'm sure of it!
again..a visit to your Den gives birth to a myriad of thoughts..
this one is a keeper...
Vesna:)
Wonderful work, Poet.
Peace,
Carolyn
Sage
"Mirrored Heart"
Robert first I thought I had a favorite part
thus, it is all my favorite!
I adore this write.
Wonderful, powerful, and mirror like.
A sensational presentation of an inner soul.
Thank you and take care,
Gwendolyn