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Ghost in a Mirror

Ghost in a Mirror

In a mirror staring back at me

A ghost of who I use to be

Lack luster eyes, a hollow soul

Time has taken a mighty toll

Will-o'-the-wisp, a puff of smoke

Shadows traced by emotions invoke

Vanity has no dominance here

Ghastly specter resides in a mirror

Sunken cheeks, skeletal grin

Buried under alabaster skin

Who have I become

Living a life so numb

I’m okay, a thousand times lied

Drowning in a quicksilver tide

But only I see

A ghost of who I use to be

Weight of the world on a shoulder

Year after year a little older

Soon it won’t seem to matter

As bit by bit mirrors shatter

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RRG (Rebecca)

Beautifully haunting. Love reflection poems. They say so much to my soul and my own understanding of time. Lovely share Darkly.

Blessings, Rebecca

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Brigitte Gandy

Deep dark and simply perfect. You manage to keep a rhyme scheme and paint a vivid picture many can relate to. Thank you for another awesome poem.

Hugs

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Devon La Porte

Hello PoetessDarkly. Incredible write, you are truly gifted with flawlessy rhymed words so well said and the flow brings it all together. I try to avoid those mirrors. I pinned this amazing poem. Peace!

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Byd0nz

Hey Poetess Darkly, its ditto to all comments above, enjoyed this a lot. Cheers

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Rose Sho

Hi Dear Potess....most times when I look into the mirror, I wonder where time has gone to. Lovely write and beautifully rhymed.

Lots of love...Rose

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J A Overton

Hi Lisa loved this the imagery is brilliant. as we age your right the mirror breaks little by little parts of us either changes or fades. An enjoyable writeΒ 

thanks jeff

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Terry Reeves

Hi Poetess,
A good reflection.
Thank you for all your comments
om my work.
Love,
Terry (Agrt)

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