To paint an image of me
will be the hardest thing of all
for looking in the mirror is to find
The person no one loves at all..
Tears fall on the cheeks of
someone who does not care
laughter breaks a soul that has now
gone bare..
Painting an image of me
is like trying to look at your
Reflection in a lake on a windy day
No matter how hard you look
There just is no way..
To find that inner beauty
that other people see,
but how come I don't see it in me?
I have longed to be loved
And yet all I get in return
it seems is scorned from above..
Painting an image of me
Is like looking for a fly
in a tree..
It's really just impossible to find
much less see..
Author notes
This is what I have on my mind right now.. I really don't know why but I have been feeling pretty down and alone for a while.. So I wrote this ..
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" Painting an image of me
is like trying to look at your
Reflection in a lake on a windy day
No matter how hard you look
There just is no way.."
Breathtakingly beautiful.. its deeply sad but i know what you must have been feeling writing this...
i will read this over and over..
Brilliant
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I see the beauty of you!! Sometimes the hardest thing is to see is that beauty in ourselves!!
Especially when we've been beaten down by life...
Yet others see it... let them reflect the love that is in their hearts that will then come back to you!
Fantastic write sis!!
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straight from heart and in depressive mental condition...
It is difficult to paint a hopeful future in this condition.
Best wishes and good luck
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Hello.
Thank you for your comment on my contest entry in Lavender's contest. Your words are so kind, and I do appreciate it. It is ironic that when I clicked "return the favor", I was brought to a piece titled "Painting a Picture". Fascinating, no?
I am sorry you have been feeling down. It's not good to put yourself down in such ways. It is hard for someone to notice their qualities and genuine aspects for they tend to be their own worst critiques. Do not sway that way, for you are indeed brilliant. This poem describes your feelings in a way that appeals to me. I have felt bad about myself at points, but there is always someone who is disagreeing. That person can, infact, see the good nature in me that I cannot. That is one of our human flaws. We tend to disappoint ourselves rather than lift ourselves up. I hope everything works out for you. Continue your poetry, dear friend, so that one day I can read another and be fulfilled yet again.
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Beautiful
Amazing. Someone with so much feeling. You are right about beauty, inner beauty is true beauty. I see it in your work that you are a beautiful person and am grateful to be your new friend.
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Thank you for your lovely comment.. I am honored that you are my new friend as well.. I have tried many times over to creat this piece and when I did I felt a little better.
I'm glad that you liked this piece.
Jetleena
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Good poetry
It hits me emotionally. I wish, it was in my power to find the words that could lift you. Spiriual emptiness isolates us from others and even ourselves. It takes a person of character to express themselves when they are down. I hope, you find your inner source of happiness. Take care
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Thank you very much for your kind comment.It meant a lot.. I'm glad that you liked...
Jetleena
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sweetie........
This is sad and touching. I did this for many years I painted an image on the outside of me for others to see but it wasnt true. ONe the outside I was a clown but inside I was sad, shattered and broken. I love you princess, Daddy
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We were in the same boat then.. it is very sad but that is how my life is right now.. ANd me being a clown I just can't do anymore..
I love you daddyo..
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sad write
hahaha, you used some humor with this, and you are no ugly duckling. even those have a beauty, that attracts others. at times we focus on the outside, failing to appreciate it is the inside that is truly beautiful and will last when the outside has faded away.
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Thank you so very much with your very sweet and kind comments they mean a lot.. I did use a little humor..lol. I thought. " well it's sad enough might as well throw in a laugh." lol. I'm glad that you enjoyed reading this..
Peace to you, Jetleena
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Look not upon your reflection in lifeless glass
For mirrors break when with the truth they clash
Gaze upon your form through My Dark Eyes
Your inner beauty reveled, without any lies
I figured you should read my thoughts, Neway. The poem was great I'm sorry your feeling down hope that something cheers you up today.
Later
Romeo
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Aww thank you my dear dear friend. your owrds cheered me up.. Thank you very much you are very sweet..
Jetleena
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lovely write sister.....really well penned....
Was this a self portrait.....would live to have read any AN's but I see there are none...
Simon
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Thank you very much brother..
And yes this was a slef portrait.. I am lost on what else you said in your comment though brother..lol. have not been getting much sleep have you? Lol..
Peace to you brother... and more sleep..lol.
Jetleena
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