Mirrors

A poem about the depressive emotions one might feel when taken over by the capitalist system/ loss of identity

I see this reflection in the mirror of this brown haired character. He seems oblivious of time and existence. He seems disconnected but originates a feeling of angst within me. He’s looking at me straight in the eyes. He’s telling me I know what’s going on, and because I know, I’ll be trapped in the mirror like he is.

 

I’m trapped in the mirror like he is, because I know what’s going on and im telling him I know. I’m looking at him straight into his eyes. I feel disconnected but somehow I know I am the origin of his angst. I feel aware of time and existence. I see this reflection in the mirror of a brown haired character.

 

They say there is no reality, they say all we see are reflections. Not reality itself. They say that the problem with reflections is not that it’s not real but that it’s reversed.

 

I see reality. I see it as it is. Not reflections. Im saying I see the world directly, not as a reflection, but then again, this is a reflection.

 

Author's Note

ignore the shortness of this poem, but please do comment on what you feel is apt.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like reflection poetry. I have written a few about mirrors and who we see in the mirror. I have journals written 40 years ago. I read them like they are a stranger journal now. It is sad we cannot stop change. Our face is different. We learn to accept less and the energy of hope escape the eyes. Age and life can cheat us out of knowing true pleasure and joy. I don't know if you can stop the journey from child with great dreams to manhood accepting less. Mirrors tell us the truth. No weakness in the amazing poem. Poetry is to create thoughts and reaction. Your poem did. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Neville]

I like it, it made me think and after a moment or two it made me think some more, much more... There is certainly something about mirrors and reflections that writers seem to write often about... Cheers, N

[Marcy Chavez]

Another great writing, yes it is short, but again you have said deep things in short sentences. I liked it and I hope you keep writing as deep as most of your writing.

[Raymond Federle]

Nicely done. Deep and introspective. I like! :)

[Donald Meikle]

It's not too short. Upon reflection it says enough. There's no color left now. The white is thinning too. But who needs mirrors I'd rather smoke.

[Tam Warink]

Yes, yes it is a reflection - and a well-thought out one too. BTW, I appreciate the warning about the advertising. I looked there first and, amazingly, it is tasteful, related and yet disconnected sufficiently so as not to distract from your writing. It's the honesty in this piece that I applaud and that, in the end, is its own reward.

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