Alter Ego

Before, when I was still as young as you, I frequently saw a girl whose face was blurred as if I was in a dim corner watching the main character in the movie. That girl was very familiar to me.

She was like the girl in almost all of the movies in the Philippines. Seeing her like a dying star was the saddest scene I had seen. I thought she would stop breathing, but she did the right thing.

Nobody knew the pain she was keeping, since no one noticed she was tired of everything. She wanted to scream, yet her mouth never said anything.

For all the pain, she blamed no one. No one knew she was living in vain. She cried and cried and cried, for no one was there to listen.

Finally she found the way. She found the way to be happy. That's when she started expressing herself through writing which became her favorite thing. She learned to appreciate everything, thanks to the Supreme Being.

Last night, I saw her again while I was asleep. But she's no longer the girl I knew before, 'cause she's now a fine woman. All along, she's been following me wherever I go, because she's my alter ego.

Reviews

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

this is a haunting piece about the trials we go through and the pain that leaves a permanant scar on our hearts. it also explores the side of us we keep hidden from the world. people wear masks and conceal things hoping not to be found out. and i like how this alter ego was personified with a blurred face, for we can't actually see this person, but we only know their presence inside of us. very thought-provoking writing.

[Nelyn Salvaleon]

Thank you so much, Ern☺️

[Writergurl (Mama's Girl..]

Sad, yet powerful. Writing can help the soul and heart.
This is really good, enjoyed

[Nelyn Salvaleon]

Thank you so much, my friend 🤗🤗🤗

[Writergurl (Mama's Girl)]

not a problem at all

[Arundass TP]

Powerful writing. Each lines are clear and sharp.

[Nelyn Salvaleon]

Thank you so much, Arundass🤗☺️

[Sami Khalil]

I enjoyed the poem and felt inspired by the message; the ending summed it up marvelously.
Thank you for sharing.

[Nelyn Salvaleon]

Thank you for your kind words, Sami🤗

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome 😊

[Chris]

Seems Emma found AND noticed you. I could do no less. You define so many generations both NOW and before you - admirably and with a personal vision that is timely and real. You take care!

[Nelyn Salvaleon]

Thank you, Chris ☺️ so lucky to be noticed by Emma AND you! Thank you!

[emmajoygreen]

A gentle, sometimes sad search for becoming visible to others, but even more so, to yourself. Your words are set fluently, carrying this reader in and out of your world. to a very fine finish. Many thanks for sharing.

[Nelyn Salvaleon]

Thank you so much, emmajoygreen💕