The Antique Mirror

[LonelyDragon]

The Antique Mirror

I walked by an antiques boutique today.
In the window was an antique mirror.
And as I passed, I happened to glance in
But this was no ordinary mirror,
for it shows not a reflection
but one's true nature.
And when I peered into it
I saw there in it's glassy depths
an image that I easily recognized.
And as I looked upon the familiar visage
of this hideous monster I truly am
and the dark, gaping hole where my heart is no more,
I began to realize why she could not love me
Nor could any other.
For I myself could not resist
the uncontrollable urge to turn away in disgust.
Repulsed by my own squalor.

ŁonelyĐragon
Published 2002
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[Bluey]

Maybe its just me but I find it difficult to read.

 

[LonelyDragon]

Sorry. I didn't realize how small the text was in that one.

 

[Bluey]

You resize the text for me lol, I think actually my eye site is not what it should be. maybe I need glasses. *ctrl +* That's better

Cool poem. I did see the other you did as well

 

[Silvernight]

I like the shape of the poem too, it's like an antique vase

 

[Rain]

Powerful, bitter poem. I like it a lot.

 

[snow]

Love the poem...its so true. The face in the 'mirror' is what they see. Free verse poetry is some of the best.

 

[Naleena]

Good poem , Dragon

 

[Cherrytree]

I really love this.

 

[lingo]

It's really awesome! I love the poem.

 

[VanillaCreme]

I like it. Very nice.