image reflection

double images appear

splitting one into two

identical but yet not

the me i am

the me i'm not

within my view

my heart it bleeds

a tortured soul in agony

shattered words

low self-esteem

a mirror illusion

that's all it is

hurtful lies

promise's not kept

broken heart still unhealed

just for a moment

if fate was kind

i'd find our images rearranged

my reflection

would hold beauty

i'd see myself through

unblemished eyes

Author notes

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Secret Reflection by manips-of-artist2

A contest entry

Pretty Picture Prompt # 10 by kiwigirljacks. 600 points, ended August 3, 2008, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

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brokenxxangel
August 3, 2008

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I always have low self-esteem looking at my reflection... Great take on the picture. It paints an image of it effortlessly.
kiwigirljacks
August 1, 2008

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Ah the low self esteem we often see in our own reflection.. if only those unblemished eyes we often extend to others could see ourselves! Excellent take
LadyDementia
July 31, 2008

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Excellent theme, Broken hearts and lies always seem to go hand in hand. A great take on the picture, thanks for entering and good luck