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Through the looking glass she peered
at a faint and misty figure
it was not her, her shape nor form
what it was, she was not sure
She moved her hands this way and that
would the figure follow her motions
this ominous shape had her mystified
of its origin, she had no notion
She turned around to look behind
if it was a shadow or play on light
there was nothing there distinguishable
was it imagination, caught in her sight
Again she gazed into the mirror
thinking by now it must surely be gone
but there it was, still a foggy mist
as it hovered and lingered on
Wondering if it could be the glaze
causing a tarnished and tainted reflection
for the bureau upon which it had hung
had passed down through generations
Although, she hadn't noticed before
why it appeared this night, seemed odd
But she wanted to get to the bottom of this
this illusion or trick of the mind
Suddenly, a quick but distinct movement
the image appeared to motion to her
trying to draw her attention
through a vague and shapeless blur
Then, it began to take some form
It was that of a distinguished man
though not in her time, she was positive
he appeared to be holding out his hand
In his hand, she could soon plainly see
as the shape was becoming more clear
a locket, opened with a tiny portrait
of a young woman, resembling her
She knew though, that it could not be
the dress and hair were of another time
perhaps a hundred years or more
since that portrait was taken back when
She felt he was trying to communicate
but his words she could not hear
he pressed his fingertips to the glass
it was evident, he longed to be near
Should she mimic his motions in return
put her fingers to the mirror as well
if anything, what could this prove
but she reached out, down her guard fell
First touching a finger and then another
upon the glassy image of his own
suddenly the mirror appeared to ripple
like on the water, when a pebble is thrown
Soon, the ripples engulfed the mirror
but they settled just as fast
and there before her, in full view
Stood this handsome man from the past
He called her by a name not known
but he insisted it belonged to her
as he related a story of broken hearts
love once lost and his endless search
How he had noticed her many times
standing in front of the looking glass
he had often called, with great sorrow
for she failed to acknowledge his calls
Now, should she stay or go with him
for she had no ties to this plane
no family or lovers to hold her back
giving in to his plea, no need to remain
Ever so gingerly, climbing the bureau
as he helped her step through the frame
and together they lived, back in time
not once regretting the choice she made
~PennyLynne~
Author notes
Sorry this is sooooooo long but I thought it might be time for another 'love story' LOL....sure hope the story is enjoyable...thanx :))
you might like to check this out on my site, I think the music adds to the mystique... www.geocities.com/rubee99/poem4.html
Written January 11th, 2003
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Wonderful, touching tale Penny! Am thinking that this has potential for a bigger story that would manifest better without the rhyming constraints. You have a great imagination!
Henri -
thank you for your visit and kind words Meg, so very much appreciated
Karen, your kindness is very much appreciated, you're such a sweetie I would sure love to write something that could be made into a movie, but first I'd have to have a really original idea...I think something like this has already been done in a few different ways LOL...but I do thank your for your wonderful encouragement (I do have one novel started that friends tell me I need to finish, so hopefully..LOL)
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thank you for your visit and kind words Meg, so very much appreciated
Karen, your kindness is very much appreciated, you're such a sweetie I would sure love to write something that could be made into a movie, but first I'd have to have a really original idea...I think something like this has already been done in a few different ways LOL...but I do thank your for your wonderful encouragement (I do have one novel started that friends tell me I need to finish, so hopefully..LOL)
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Wow, Rubee
What an incredible story I love this!!!!!!!! You should definetely write a book, and I'm positive it would be made into a movie
You have so much amazing talent!!!!!!!!
*hugs* and *
Karen
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Hmm,
Quite a unique and interesting write. Very well done, I truly enjoyed it, thanks for sharing
Meg -
thank you Bud, my longest poem and you read it twice LOL Wow, I really do appreciate your continued visits very much!!!
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I thought I read this one before....but I enjoyed it all over again. You have a real talent for capturing feelings and putting down into words. I may have to read that over again. What a great imagination you have. ~Bud~
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Thank you Terry, your kind words are always so very much appreciated..I keep promising to drop by, I better do that right away :)
Thank you Sharon, I appreciate your visit and kind comment very much...thank you for taking the time to read this :)) -
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Penny this gave me gooze bumps at first. This is very romantic and truely a great story. I enjoyed reading it. ~Sharon -
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Penny you are a true balladeer this is great stuff. Would love to see more. -tj-
I have just finished two series of ballads on crocs not all that gorey you may like -
aww thank you Penny, I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) Thank you so much for keeping up with my writing, your visits are always so very much appreciated :)
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magical, mystical, enchantic, romantic story!
everyword was worth reading, only you can spin such a wonderful
story!
it is one of those poems i will return to read time and again!
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This is just a poem Budlem, pure fiction, as is much of my poetry..I have a very vivid imagination LOL I think I need my little world of dreams to escape my reality...tho I am very interested in spiritual phenomenon, always have been..I have been told that I need to develop my 'mind's eye'...not sure how true that is...thank you for your wonderful and very interesting comment, I appreciate it very much!! :)
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I loved this one very much!!! I have had many dreams from spirits, and enjoy the stories and visions that come to us who are awakened to the spirit. I'd love to read more like this. Tell me, is it just a poem, or did this vision really happen? Imagination or In The Mind's Eye? -
aww thank you Lillandra, I'm very touched by your kind words and gesture...I thank you for taking the time to read this.. it's very much appreciated :))
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*sniff* beautiful, simple beautiful. I teared up about half way through.....no idea why...just the story wove me into it's awesome web.
This is truly a story that transcends time and meaning. Love that lasts throughout the ages is an intangible thing...yet you have managed to capture the essence in a wonderful and unique write.
This one DEFINITELY is going on my faves list
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aww thank you Tamara, your kind words touch me very much :) I appreciate your wonderful continued visits :))
Well, I do get long winded sometimes Damon, sorry about that LOL I had challenged myself to beat my 15 stanza poem..tho, I think I may have even topped that when I was 16 LOL Thank you for taking the time to read thru the whole 18 stanzas..LOL.. your time and visit are very much appreciated :)) -
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Rubee you held my attention through the whole thing. I usually like reading shorter writes like the ones that I write. I think you did an Awesome job on this one. If it were mine, I wouldn't touch it for love or for money.
Damon D. Brewer -
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the dream of a dream...
you captivate the Victorian age of endless beauty, charm lace and lattice
I must admit this is my favorite of all your work.
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thank you Rof Cau, appreciate your visit and kind comment :)
Thank you RR for your kind words on this piece, it's very much appreciated :)
Thank you Elyse, and yes, I broke my record of 15 stanzas LOL I don't think I'll be trying to break this record for quite some time LOL I appreciate your wonderful comment so very much ..and thanx for helping me with the title :)))
Hi Victoria, I appreciate your visit and kind words..I'll be by very soon to read some of your work :)
Thank you Kathy :)) You're too kind, I'm so glad you enjoyed this piece...your wonderful comments and visits are always so very much appreciated :))
Odeon, you're so sweet, I'm honored for this to be in your favs :) Thank you so much for your kindness, always appreciated :))
Thank you LMM, I appreciate your wonderful continued visits and kind words very much :))
Thank you Maureen :) Wouldn't it be nice if such things really did happen?? I'd sure love to step thru my mirror to find a better world LOL Thank you as always for your very kind words and visits, it's so very much appreciated :) -
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Great story, Penny! Really enjoyed it!!! I love romantic stories, especially when there's a metaphysical element involved! (I want to believe such things are possible!) :-) Well done!
:-) Maureen -
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what an enchanting and captivating story!!! keeps your attention from beginning to end! loved it!!!! -
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omgs Rubee - I am totally blown away with this, added it to my faves. This is wonderously haunting, gribs you from the beginning and rolls you through the story, like you have no choice but to read on. WOW!!! This one just rode through my soul like a steam engine. ***breathes** Amazing hun. Blessed Be -
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Whoa, Penny. This is incredible. Reminds me very much of the movie 'Somewhere In Time'. This is very deep, romantic and emotional. Many beautiful images created. I agree with Elyse, this is one of your best. Of course it is hard to choose the best because I love all of your writes.
~Kathy -
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captivating story enjoyable read...Victoria -
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Fantastic!!
I enjoyed every image and word.
This was a very creative and perfect
way to bring out a wonderful
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aahh nice it is then. -
Thank you maniceman...I appreciate your visit and kind words.. thanks forstopping by :)
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Awesome work -
Thank you Sammy :) I'm so glad you enjoyed it..thank you for your visit and kind comment, so very much appreciated :)
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A beautiful romantic tale you have told here Rubee ... I was enthralled all the way through it .. *smile*
Thank you dear friend for sharing it with us.
Take care,
Sammy.
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