Mirrors

The orange embers were kissing the crisp fall leaves...

The smiles were dancing in the shadows, Smoke chasing the toxic beauty, and smothering the innocence.

Before we knew it, our laughter was carried away with the wind.

 

The first snowflake melted on the tip of my tongue, like the words I never thought I'd be able to say.

Much like the thoughts I never thought I'd be able to think.

The seasons became a variety of ugly sweaters and a battle inside the optimistic pessimist.

A maze of confusion filled with memories and shock of how quickly it all changes.

 

The moment between childhood and having to live pay check to pay check is paper thin.

 

To think you've learned it all, to think you've lived it all, to think you're prepared for anything...

takes the imagination of an introvert.

 

My mirrors are glued together with the images from the worst days of my life so far with plenty of  room for those to come. The strength behind each memory is enough to break any reflection of negativity and self doubt.

 

The world grows as you learn, and the world learns as you grow. Another day older, another day wiser.

Another moment to remember, another day to never regret.

 

 

The cherished unbreakable smiles are living in the sky, next to the moment when you realized how hard it is to get by. 

 

Hold your thoughts close and your memories closer.

The best memories are on their way.

 

Author's Note

ignore grammar problems, thank you for reading :) <3

Reviews

[SyberRose]

The orange embers were kissing the crisp fall leaves...
The smiles were dancing in the shadows, Smoke chasing the toxic beauty, and smothering the innocence.
Before we knew it, our laughter was carried away with the wind.

Loved the ending too as well as the title...beautifully penned Nellie...Rose:)

[Nellie Johnson]

Thank you so much SyberRose

[B.J]

I just loved the first stanza and then the last line. I loved it all great work

[Simple Scarlet]

I literally fell in love with every word in each and every phrase! I had such pleasure reading your poem with the flow of it's rhythm, and it's such utterly beautiful :D

[Nellie Johnson]

Thank you so much Sydney that is so very kind of you.

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That was perfection :) A wonderful write to let us all know were not alone in this world to be:) Thanks for sharing!

[Nellie Johnson]

aww thank you so much Jon, that really means a lot. :)

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Your very welcome:)

[Glen Yumang Manese]

You weave an interesting narrative of a write with this passage...as you say to ignore grammar and all...I believe this can be looked over and give the added touch to bring this to light...just my personal opinion...this is your work...

[Nellie Johnson]

Thanks for the opinion =) greatly appreciated.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

You're welcome...

[Chris]

Hello back.

Each snippet spoke on its own... and touched my own memories.

[Nellie Johnson]

Thank you so much sir :)

[Dusty]

I really loved this. The poem as a whole is very touching and gives out a great message at the end. The flow was nice and the wordplay at the begging was magnificent. It really paints a picture for the reader and gives them the urge to continue reading. You have an amazing poem here. :)

[Nellie Johnson]

Thank you so much Dusty, I think that is one of the most kind comments I have ever received :) I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[Dusty]

Honesty is how I write all my reviews. :)