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Resurrection

Must the mirror speak the truth
Even if not required?
Must our fate always resist
Whatever we desired?
Must our failings always surface
Every time we try
To rise above our weaknesses
Wiping our tears dry.
Must life always be so cruel
As to mock us just enough,
To break our heart and break our soul
And break our full resolve.

Let it be known to all and one
That these might be the ways
Of life to test our valor in
The hottest harshest rays.
But they fool themselves
If they believe, even for a bit,
That I will break in any way
Or that I am unfit.
I’ll rise again from my defeat
With much more force and power
And this time NOTHING dare obstruct
When I set out to Devour.

Author notes

http://allpoetry.com/Villa-KatPat


Prompt:
I wish I could tie you up in my shoes
Make you feel unpretty too
I was told I was beautiful
But what does that mean to you
Look into the mirror who's inside there
The one with the long hair
Same old me again today

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Comments

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  • Sarah957
    July 30

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    I like the beginning liines the most
    "Must the mirror speak the truth
    Even if not required?"
    Its a great intro, and it speaks to me, makes me think of how sometimes I am told the truth i dont want to hear.


  • amaranthine lover gold member
    January 22
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    a bit more imagery would make this piece stronger


  • Gagiikwe
    January 13

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    I personally appreciate mirrors that speak the truth.
    If a mirror told me I looked good I would know it was lying!
    Our failings only rise because we are trying to overcome. That way we know we are rocking the boat effectively. James 1:22-25.

    Nothing in all capitals I found awkward as I read, and the last word "Devour" lost me.


    JG


  • Zenda-Lokki silver member
    December 15, 2008

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    Another fantastic write here hun x Am never dissappointed by your poetry. You have a fantastic way with words xx

    Congrats on the trophy xx


  • Girl-Interrupted gold member
    December 13, 2008

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    The entire first stanza is something I have tossed around in my mind so many times. You have written it with perfection! Your emotion and power shines through in every syllable written!

    Thank you for entering and best of luck!!
    becca !


  • chilali
    December 13, 2008

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    Great take on the prompt. I loved this. Well done and good luck to you in Becca's contest

    Much love
    Ylova

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