Emerald Eyes

The second poem of the Ivory Skin series

Emerald Eyes



She stood in front of the mirror.

Confused,

Afraid,

More alone than she had ever felt in her life.



Her hand went to her face.

She could feel her skin,

But it was foreign,

Unfamiliar,

Cold to the touch.



Her eyes were fixed on the mirror.

She put both hands on its surface.

It was smooth,

Yet unusually cool,

Empty.



"Where are you?

Why have you left me now?

Now, when I need you more than I ever have before."



She leaned in closer, looking for the familiar face,

But all she saw was emptiness.

Dark,

Uninviting,

Endless void of loneliness.



"You have always been here.

Always, the only true friend I ever had.

I need you. Please don't desert me now."



She put her face on the mirror.

Tears filled her emerald eyes and her voice,

Quivered, trembled, and went low, unfamiliar.



"I love you. I always have.

And I am so sorry that I have put you through all this.

Maybe I deserve to be alone."



She stepped back.

Looked into the empty darkness of the mirror.



"Where are you?"



Her hand went to her face. She felt nothing.



"Where am I?"



© December 19, 2012

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

An interesting "story" within a poetic form. I have felt this way before...staring into the mirror and being disconnected with the reflection. I like the concept and the form flowed nicely.

[BillTemple]

thank you. i am glad that you appreciate this piece

[Ravyne Hawke]

This is well penned, Bill. I wish my reflection would sometimes disappear, but I guess if it did, I would be like this too. The ending is great.. the questioning of "Where am I?" Wonderful job.

[BillTemple]

there are still 3 more to this series. thank you for your wonderful comment

[Ravyne Hawke]

I will look forward to reading them Bill..

[BillTemple]

thank you. I appreciate that.

[Knightingale]

This is a wonderful continuation of the first. It keeps we the themes of the first and yet explores a deeper relationship within the character. Once again, great job.

[BillTemple]

thank you. I will post the third poem in the near future

[Knightingale]

I'm eager to see what you do with it :)

[BillTemple]

im sure you will like it. It is based on a true story.

[Knightingale]

Those are the best. My own writing comes from real life experience, as well. I'd be honored if you could give me your opinion on a few pieces some time. Its no rush, just whenever you have the free time.

[BillTemple]

absolutely. I just started here but i have been on Wattpad for quite some time. I actually have 3 accounts there. I write way to much. Thank god my wife is understanding.

[Knightingale]

Lol my ex was a painter so she was very understanding. I left for a writing tutorship for three months in Paris and that was difficult but it worked out. I just moved back to the States a few days back and joined this site the same day, so I'm new, as well.

[BillTemple]

then welcome. lol.

[s y e]

This is the second one! Another great write and I love how you've made it into a trilogy. Was it three in the series, am I right? Another fabulous write, Bill - I loved it. Well done.

~ Noodle.

[BillTemple]

there are 5 poems in this series which tell the story of one night in this woman's life. These are based on a true story

[s y e]

Oh, wow, awesome. That'll be really intriguing. Ahhh, a true story, that's amazing, Bill.

[BillTemple]

if you have the time, the entire story is posted in Wattpad. It is my most popular series.

[s y e]

I will have a read now, sounds amazing.

[BillTemple]

it is. so many people have been inspired by her story.

[s y e]

I'm so eager to read it now!

[BillTemple]

you will laugh, you will cry, you will be inspired

[s y e]

I'm sure I will.