objects in the shatter'd mirror

~just smile

I am not who you think I am, 

         I'm not even who I think I am 

smile plastered to my cheeks 

it licks my face like a sick puppy dog 

in a facade of delusional grandeur 

     making up the tiny fragments remaining, 

truths rummage this road as a junkyard sale 

formidable blinking caution signs

constantly stroking the thruways of time 

 gazing through a twisted kaleidoscopic frame

       pictures and memories always speeding 

a million miles per hour in s l o w motion 

      sharpened edges cut into line of  sight 

perplexing thoughts run amuck amidst gray matter 

what you see is an unfurled, damaged model

 illusions of what once was, now being showcased

 mechanics of life's inner workings 

   display for a staged marionette behind the wheel

shattered within the soul's dimly lit view

lost control of whitewash ambivalence, 

crashed  on the highway of burning intentions 

life           is never as it appears 

Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer than They Are

Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer than They Are

Author's Note

Reviews

[kublakhan27]

My friend, I feel this one so deeply in my bones that I think I broke a few making my way through it...this poem speaks to me in unspeakable volumes...I can't put into words how much I relate to this piece, if I could I would have written it cuz this is an absolute masterwork...then again, when do you not write those?

The first four lines took my breath away...I wish I wrote those. Not even who I think I am...I didn't make it to the third line before having to stop and just close my eyes for a moment to let it sink in...I know how that feels, so well. Thank you my sweet friend, for writing and sharing this irresistible cry from the heart...xo

I used to listen to this song all the time...are you surprised Mrs.R? Probably not ;)

[Frieda P]

I thought you might Steve....thanks always for your kind words my sweet friend. Mrs R is *smiling* like an idiot now. ;-) xo And NO I'm not in the least haha

[kublakhan27]

Your poetry does the same for me my dear ;) xo

[David Scott]

I see Elisa Doolittle and her insisting, "I'm a good girl I am!"
How do we put these pieces together again? Even in our memories, there is an eternal distortion. Horizon and I were discussing this deception we build or break in our memories... I think it serves a purpose. Maybe to keep our eye on the road ahead?
The song is heartbreaking... btw...
Well conceived and presented dear Frieda.

[La Luna]

This the type of poem that inspire people to write and write non stop, you have captured your feelings and others to. Very good :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

What is real and what is fantasy… when we look in the mirror we can see what we want to see but is that the reality? Is it how others see us? Life is a montage of questions, many that will never be answered. Very nice piece of profound writing.

[Madalyn Beck]

Frieda, Frieda, Frieda. Nothing in life is as it seems. You have touched my soul with this write, because what I am going through now, it is something for me to keep in mind. Thank you for this splendid write! xo :)

[Ai Lun]

Not only did I enjoy the way this one one written Frieda, I also really enjoyed the ideas within the poem. Great work :)

[gabrielle]

This piece made me think that if we put a brave front for the world to see despite our inner turmoil and our self-perceived brokenness would that make us pretentious or this is simply our coping mechanism. Truly, things are never as they seems.

[s y e]

Life is not what we all think, it is not what it seems. When you're a child you want to grow up and be like your parents, do what they do, go to work, do the housework and go shopping because you think it's cool but then when you get older and you need to do all that you see that it is not what you imagined it would be because then you have the added bonus of 'life' throwing obstacles at you... I loved the comparison between people and auto-mobiles, quite clever. :-)

This is definitely clever and true. xo

[KWP]

i understand the concept ... I like the poem I believe many people all through life out of control and blindfolded... not many take OWNERSHIP of their life, their choices, their being and their essence... "Know thyself' that's what the Ancient Philosophers said ... that very phrase has lead me to strip away at my own core and not only understand who I am, but indeed where I am headed :)

your words roll don't they chick chick roll just like a marble circling it's way to my belly button on a hot and steamy night ;) xx

[Glen Yumang Manese]

--- I liked the theme --- the song...Meatloaf fan that I am...
I will say the font was done on purpose --- being small...
to get your point across in the final line...
need not elaborate anymore then...
what has been said --- well-versed...Frieda ---

[Frieda P]

Thanks Glen, jazz'd you enjoyed...

[Glen Yumang Manese]

you're welcome...

[redflutterby]

Life is never as it appears...and theres always something in that review mirror following close behind us. I love the comparison here between people and automobiles. We roll off the show room floor a shiny new model and depending on our lives some of us end up with a whole lot of dents, scratches and torn up upholstery! Not to mention all the miles put on that leaky engine. I feel like a pinto in a junkyard at this point... x

[Frieda P]

Ha an old pinto, you're really in trouble luv...thanks for the insightful review Red. :-) x

[redflutterby]

Lol...yep...big trouble!! ;-)xo

[Frieda P]

My girlfriend Dina used to have an old Falcon she drove, we never got to HS on time, ha...we used to call it the Farkle Falcon, reminded me of that. ;-)

[redflutterby]

Lmao... thats funny. My mom had a pinto...the exhaust pipe used to fall off and we would have to pull over and wait for it to cool so she could hook it back up with a coat hanger. And the passenger door used to get stuck all the time.

[Frieda P]

Ahh the good old days........!

[redflutterby]

Lol...back when cars didnt have AC!! Lol...

[Frieda P]

Ermahgerd, now I feel ancient!!!!! hahaha

[redflutterby]

Me too....but my mom had an escort station wagon in 1984...didnt have ac either. Oh god that sucked.... ha

[Frieda P]

Ha if our kids could hear us now, they'd be throwing rocking chairs at the lot of us.....

[redflutterby]

I know right??? They would put us away in the old folks home!! As long as its the same one we will be fine...wheel chair races anyone?? Lol..

[Frieda P]

Ha I want one with horsepower then... ;-)

[redflutterby]

Lol...and chrome wheels!! Ha

[Frieda P]

...and a bar haha

[redflutterby]

Now youre talking!! Lmao......x