Reflecting
A Poem by
Mauricio Montoya
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Reflecting
Deep is the core of inner character
That we have yet to meet
And sometimes we elude it
Is it for some reason or forgotten lore?
That we choose to remember never more
Let us not tread the shallow water
For fear we may drown
In the facade of outer surroundings
when we place our feet on hollow ground
Let us not stand the inner structure
Where the foundation should be
Shatter the rock first
before it reaches the glass
For the reflection you see
Comes from within
By Mauricio Montoya
© 2013 Mauricio Montoya
Author's Note
Lot of times the answer we seek are deep inside please let me know what you think good or bad all is accepted thank you
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I will now agree that the answer to our questions are only deep inside. I remember Johari's Windows. Maybe there are times that you know something that others don't know; or you don't know something that other's know; or you both know; or you both don't know.
We just need time to reflect...
Thanks for sharing.
Posted 11 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
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I think this is fantastic. My favorite: "
Is it for some reason or forgotten lore?
That we choose to remember never more"
I really love this poem. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 12 Years Ago
I think this is fantastic. My favorite: "
Is it for some reason or forgotten lore?
That we choose to remember never more"
I really love this poem. Thanks for sharing.
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
Very well done in a poetic sense. Many questions asked of the inner self. This is a gem brother:)
Posted 12 Years Ago
Very well done in a poetic sense. Many questions asked of the inner self. This is a gem brother:)
"we elude it, should be "it eludes us" Nice reflective poem.
Posted 12 Years Ago
"we elude it, should be "it eludes us" Nice reflective poem.
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This was very inspiring and when reading it takes you to a place deep inside your self and the past. Really makes you think and reflect. I love this.
Posted 12 Years Ago
This was very inspiring and when reading it takes you to a place deep inside your self and the past. Really makes you think and reflect. I love this.
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
I love writings that inspire you to seek and breathe and reach :) Enjoyed this!
Posted 12 Years Ago
I love writings that inspire you to seek and breathe and reach :) Enjoyed this!
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
Sometimes we look see what's deep inside, so sure that what we find will satisfy the heart and spirit; other times we steer clear, knowing that we're not who we want to be. The core of a person is there at the start, is something to enhance or destroy. And, tis up to the individual to dissolve that rock, then dare to swim in clear unsullied water - i thi-i-ink. Your writing, like a few others the Cafe, makes a person think. However, not entirely sure whether you're talking in generalisations or far far more personally. But, no matter, you've switched on the 'think' button!
The way you write, the style, the use of words is very much your own, stay true
Posted 12 Years Ago
Sometimes we look see what's deep inside, so sure that what we find will satisfy the heart and spirit; other times we steer clear, knowing that we're not who we want to be. The core of a person is there at the start, is something to enhance or destroy. And, tis up to the individual to dissolve that rock, then dare to swim in clear unsullied water - i thi-i-ink. Your writing, like a few others the Cafe, makes a person think. However, not entirely sure whether you're talking in generalisations or far far more personally. But, no matter, you've switched on the 'think' button!
The way you write, the style, the use of words is very much your own, stay true
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
This is an excellent write. I would suggest writing it in paragraphs as I think it would be easier to read and flow better.
Posted 12 Years Ago
This is an excellent write. I would suggest writing it in paragraphs as I think it would be easier to read and flow better.
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
I don't think we ever forget, we choose to ignore our inner knowing but it is there and time and place often come round for it to emerge, maybe as an opportunity to learn or change, this nearly always requires heart....such is facing that we fear...this is how your most wonderful introspective poem feels to me.
Posted 12 Years Ago
I don't think we ever forget, we choose to ignore our inner knowing but it is there and time and place often come round for it to emerge, maybe as an opportunity to learn or change, this nearly always requires heart....such is facing that we fear...this is how your most wonderful introspective poem feels to me.
The last few lines say it all...
Shatter the rock first
before it reaches the glass
For the reflection you see
Comes from within
Reflective indeed...ones self mirror...
Some reason the last few lines made me think of judge yourself before judging others...hmmm
Thought provoking
Posted 12 Years Ago
The last few lines say it all...
Shatter the rock first
before it reaches the glass
For the reflection you see
Comes from within
Reflective indeed...ones self mirror...
Some reason the last few lines made me think of judge yourself before judging others...hmmm
Thought provoking
awesome poem such passion engulfed with such emotion well done
Posted 12 Years Ago
awesome poem such passion engulfed with such emotion well done
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Added on April 27, 2012
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Mauricio Montoya oakland, CA
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Love to draw and cook from time to time, when I'm not drawing I’ll write poems. My favorite poet is Edgar Allen Poe.
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