Mirror Image

I see you,

happy, content, and smiling.

You look and sound just like you.

The you I once knew.

But alas, you are my friend no more.

Just a mirror image.

Carbon copy

of that girl I used to know.

Heart-broken, face-down.

I never though I’d miss you.

I thought you’d always be around.

Best friend of loves and dreams,

Where has the time gone?

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Your poem seems to tell about how I approach friendship . . . if it's not a good fit, or if a friend wounds me in a way that feels irreparable, it's best to move on. I love how your poem doesn't make this sound easy or comfortable -- it can require determination to move beyond disappointment -- all this embedded in your words in a subtle way, which is interesting to read (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Diana]

Thank you, Margie! Yes, best to trudge forward. I appreciate your commentary.

[Chris Shaw]

When friends become distant and almost like strangers, that can be so upsetting, but it happens. If after trying to reconcile it doesn't work, best to move on in my opinion and remember the good times.worked

Chris

[Diana]

Agreed, Chris. Sometimes, it is best to just move forward.

[Diana]

Thank you for your review.

[Kerra]

So very nicely written, intriguing as well

[Diana]

Thank you, Kerra.

[Danny Metcalfe]

I feel the emotion in this piece. The last line leaves us wondering. Has time changed with us or have we changed with time?
Nice poem.

[Diana]

Thank you, Danny. Appreciate the comment.

[Coyote Poetry]

It is sad when good friend disappear from our life dear Diana.
"Best friend of loves and dreams,
Where has the time gone?"
I wondered the same questions above often. Maybe we changed? Thank you dear poet for sharing your amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Diana]

Thank you, Coyote. Different values, I guess.

[Coyote Poetry]

I believe I lost friend. I escaped my home for 20 years with the Army. We do change and you are welcome dear Diana.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

When our best friends become strangers...
our lives lose something that is of more value than any material possession.

j.

[Diana]

Amen, Jacob. Thanks for stopping by.