Ghosts In The Mirror

The dark side of addiction.

I'm just a ghost that's looking at a ghost.

There you are again
Reality void from your eyes
Pale cheeks stained in rust
Pores leaking the stench of lies

Laughter is now an echo
Infecting hearts in the past
Time is hurt from being ignored
It bows its head and runs away fast

Love is buried in a wilted rose garden
Decaying under emotionless soil
As the light refracts off the ebony haze
The neglect begins to take its toll

The puppeteer has left you hanging onto life
Too feeble to cut the strings
He's a demon disguised as Heaven
Masking all the Hell he brings.

Reviews

[SHGL]

Fantastic! Well-written and haunting... gave me shivers.

[Chris Micha]

Thank you so much! :)

[MandaClarine]

This was fantastic. "the puppeteer has left you hanging onto life" well written and relatable.

[Chris Micha]

Thank you so much! :)

[Bowers]

"Laughter is now an echo
Infecting hearts in the past
Time is hurt from being ignored
It bows its head and runs away fast "
A very creative, deep piece, I love this idea and the words you've written here.. Very intriguing!

[Chris Micha]

So glad you appreciate and understand it. Thank you! :)

[W. C. Forrest]

Love is buried in a wilted rose garden
Decaying under emotionless soil
As the light refracts off the ebony haze
The neglect begins to take its toll

An absolute classic. So much depth. Thank you for sharing.

[Chris Micha]

Wow thank you so much! I am honored by your words.

[Angels heart]

Wow, feelings and images hit you when you read this. I really like it:) keep looking for that 'happy ending' ok!!!

[Chris Micha]

Thank you :) Hopefully a happy ending will find us both.

[Angels heart]

Hopefully ;)

[Baby Ricochet]

Some good imagery here. A fine job

[Chris Micha]

Thank you kind sir! Happy you stopped by and enjoyed it. :)

[Frieda P]

The imagery is stark and true to life. Those last two lines nailed it, I've dealt with this demon in real life with a family member. Excellent read Christian.

[Chris Micha]

Thank you my dear friend. We both share something in common and know the pain associated with it.

[just Penny]

This is quite a trip, almost like an encounter with the ghost of Christmas Past. I think the third stanza is superb with really strong metaphor that holds great depth. The final line got me thinking how those we love can be our worst nightmare. It's dark, enigmatic and eerie, all the ingredients I enjoy :)

[Chris Micha]

Wow thank you, Penny! Addiction is a nightmare that doesn't always have a happy ending. Thank you for the review. :)

[Tina Louise UK]

Such stark imagery...you did a great job with this one hun :) x

[Chris Micha]

Thank you my dear friend. Always happy to have you stop by. :)