The Stranger

Stranger (noun) - a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar.

The Stranger

Caught a glimpse of someone

I thought was past remembered

Primordial recollections flooded back

In a blurred, off guarded moment

Didn’t like that character then

Who, oblivious of their shortfall

Made foolish erroneous choices

Whilst blissfully absorbed in self denials

Harsh realities of truth and consequences

Ultimately broke this cycle of negativities

And down with an almighty crash

An ego finally broke and firmly fixed

An endeavour at change and restoration

Overtime, rewarded with forgiveness

And, the stranger I saw in the mirror

Vanished and was vanquished for ever

Phillozofee@2017

Reviews

[Kristina Moulaison]

Intriguing! The old self as a stranger is what I read. They glimpse their old self and do not like what they see with,
"Primordial recollections flooded back
In a blurred, off guarded moment." Nice! Self doubt and flashbacks of recrimination.
They have changed for the better and don't want to go back, they remember as a hint of the old self emerges. Well done!

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Thank you ... lovely review!

[Robert Wallace]

OK...this I really like. The last four stanzas liberating. I witnessed the transition. Thanks, memorable.

[Isabella Ivy]

This is a good read. The picture compliments it well. I love; 'a blurred, off guarded moment' :) I.I.

[J. J. Nightingale]

Change comes from within.. if one can not recognize the image in the mirror.. then an overhaul is due..

I like your style....

Jazzy.

[KT-B]

excellent work - clever... enjoyed this :)