Broken Mirror

Tis an anomaly to me, that

when looking in the mirror,

I am transparent, without soul,

nor any affirmation that life exists within.

I am less than a shadow, a sinister spectre,

but the deception is not mine.

What would this world have me be?

A hollow abode, a habitat for the vacant

to haunt, ghastly in ghostly hues.

I am repugnant, an ominous reminder

that death is not the final word,

just an abhorrent common ancestor.

One can move about and flail restlessly

whilst consciously decaying and departing

this world. Every domiciled being,

is home to putrefaction, festering of spirit

and corroding courage and compassion.

I love things and use people.

I am a pretext, not a person,

just a trick of the light; my affected invisibility

a silhouette of nothing.

What did I expect of a broken mirror, anyway?

Reviews

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. ah, well ... i like all the hues of classical english that you so effortlessly express your thoughts in ... including the " 'tis " but i'm no expert ... and the instances of alliteration are remarkable ... you obviously have great felicity with the language ... your vocabulary is utterly remarkable too ... yet my favourite line in this post is ... "I am a pretext, not a person" ... simple and so incredibly loaded with meaning and profound ... makes one ponder about how small one is ... in the scheme of things ... exceptional poetry ...

[Teri B]

Perhaps the mirror reflects the brokenness of the one who seeks to see a self long gone? Perhaps it shows a self the viewer did not know was not there...a double ignorance, if you will, and therefore twice as painful?

Perhaps I'm losing my mind?

[Megan]

Well all I have to say is that you are one badass m**********r. Ok, I lied, that's not all I have to say. This was really amazing, and you don't see too many poets on here use alliteration, which you did splendidly! I'm not going to say much about your vocabulary because you obviously know you have a great one and use it very well. I like how you mix in and out of Anglo-Saxon stylistic techniques with more modern styles of writing. It gives this piece an identity all its own. Plus it makes it fun to read ;) This was also a really powerful write. You dive into the meaning of life and what we're put on this earth for, who we become, and what kind of path we can take. The ending line was beyond perfect, it drew it all together so well, and it had a nice zesty-ness to it that left you a little bit burnt.

[Lily Mae]

One reflection broken into several slivers of the mirror. This is an outstanding write.. I really enjoyed it..xxx

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Love the way you used the words, and your phrasing was spectacular along with the imagery! Flawless writing!

[Rene Velez]

Words constructed in a enlightening introspection of self...nicely done...

[Safe&sound<3 ♫]

i love it, very well though out.

[rose with love]

"that death is not the final word,
just an abhorrent common ancestor." favorite line and I also love the end,a perfect conclusion. amazing write!

[joshua deathdealer]

I love your choice of words in this one. Very well written and heartfelt..xx

[stars are far]

Great poem :)

[Branch Isole]

Nice job. "death is not the final word,
just an abhorrent common ancestor." Great line.