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Mirror of Destiny

As she looks upon her mirror

There stands a women her image so clear

Viewing deep lines her character screams

In her mind the flashing of dreams

 

Wounds of beautiful children four

Eyes of brown were once adored

Lips so soft now sad drawn thin

Wrinkles appearing upon her chin

 

Hands most soft were once so fine

Long nails, pretty hair no longer divine

A tell tale time of age gone by

Now greeted daily with a sigh

 

Laugh lines smiling for all to see

Is this really what she destined to be?

Lost is time good moments rare

In her life she feels despair

 

What shall be of this confining reflection?

Desiring needs of loves affection

Daily she smirks with a smiling tear

Lonely reflection now conscious with fear



 

Author notes

Just thoughts..lol
I know..beauty is in the eye of the beholder and only skin deep!!
Written September 14th, 2006

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  • creationsfromheart
    January 31, 2008

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    This is lovely

    I agree beauty is in the eye of the beholder, yet we are the ones that look at our face every morning, I love this write, as I read this I thought of it more like a beauty of the woman defining her age and wisdom and acceptance. I love this actually.


  • jasminerose
    September 30, 2006
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    I do too, well maybe closer to later 30's.. thank you for stopping by and leaving such a wonderful comment as it brought a smile to my face
    And thank you also for calling me gorgeous..lol
    (signing off giggling)
    Thanks Rick!
    Linda


  • Endeavor gold member
    September 30, 2006
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    Excellent

    A very senstive and disclosing poem. When I think of my self away from mirrors, I still think of my self as I was in my thirties.
    Life is changing around me and I am compelled to comply. You may relate


    What shall be of this confining reflection?

    Desiring needs of loves affection

    Daily she smirks with a smiling tear

    Lonely reflection now conscious with fear


    Loved it all, like the candor of the words, Rick


    By the way, your still gorgeous




  • jasminerose
    September 16, 2006
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    Hi Yazhi, it is nice to meet you and yes, I do agree that this was just one of those poems that is more of acceptance than feeling bad for how age can take a toll on one's self!
    I guess I just figured I would write it out so I could move on to the next challenge in my life lol
    Thank you so very much for your beautiful comments!!
    Jasminerose

  • jasminerose
    September 16, 2006
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    Are you sure you are not my twin sister??? Thank you for the compliment on my poem and towards me. As you said, Where?? Did I go?? lol
    I often ask myself that question and being ill the last week I just really scared myself I guess..lol So out popped the poem!
    Thank you Dreamee, your comments have brighten my day
    xo Linda

  • jasminerose
    September 16, 2006
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    Thank you my sweet dear friend I was just venting what is in my thoughts of what I have been looking at daily..lol You know how it is, you just get into one of those moods and boom.. out comes a poem
    No worries for me I am fine
    Love you and miss your smiles!!
    Jazzy


  • Yazhi
    September 16, 2006
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    Hello Jasminerose, This is a beautifully written, sad poem So well written and expressing all of which we as women have seen in our reflections!
    The line:
    Daily she smirks with a smiling tear
    As to say, nothing I can do about this A way of acceptance of who you have become.
    Still beautiful as I can see from your picture and from reading your friends comments, beautiful inside also. Which to all of us women, much more important!!
    I really enjoyed this poem, it clearly states all that we think about daily, but never say OUT LOUD when we look at ourselves!!!
    Oh gosh, those dreaded mirrors,
    Beautiful poetry!
    Yazhi


  • DreameeDarlin2U
    September 15, 2006
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    Your writes always seem to fit my mood Jasmine. Looking in the mirror I wonder where "I" went. Who is this that person with fine lines around her face and that streak of white coloring her hair? Where did all the years go? I'm not the person I used to be.......I must agreee with poet2angels, you are a beautiful person with a kind and warm heart. Your picture on your author page shows a beautiful and wonderful woman...


  • poet2angels gold member
    September 14, 2006
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    Jazzy
    You are beautiful inside AND OUT my lovely friend. We all feel that way sometimes, Sweetie, but you are a beautiful woman and everyone can see that! Your smile and your bubbly, giving spirit shine brightly through those wonderful eyes, so please smile and look in the mirror again, and try to see what we do.....
    Love ya my precious friend
    Lynda

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