it's the parts
that
stay human
that are difficult.
the parts you never
wanted to change
until
someone
said you
should.
it's that parts
that
make you realize
mirrors are worse
than a conversation
with your mother
because
you can cuss out your mother,
but a bony finger flipped
at the mirror just
intensifies
what you already feel;
it just won't quit
reminding you.
so you jump
in the shower to try
and wash away all sadness,
and you try to scrub
off the remainders
the person you
used to be.
something
wins the battle.
but you're losing it
you're losing
yourself.
Author notes
"Lord knows, I can't change." -Free Bird, Lynyrd Skynyrd
y o u w h i s p e r e d h u r r y .
A contest entry
- we've got to get better at this; by of insincerity.
1750 points, ended October 2, 15 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
i am yours
Comments
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i'm not sure i ever commented on this,
and i don't remember bookmarking this,
but i'm really glad i did.
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there is so much power when you say
"but a bony finger flipped.../it just won't quit/reminding you."
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I LOOOOVE THIS I LOVE THIS I LOVE THIS!!!
this is freaking amazingggtg!!1!!
GAH! bookmarked for sure~\!
sorry for freaking out, this is just incredible
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heheh.
thank you, it means a lot coming from someone so talented.
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"something
wins the battle.
but you're losing it"
fucking incredible.
thank you so much for entering.
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thank you. (:
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A great poem--causing introspection in me after I read it. Also, used the prompt very well.
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this is the type of poem that leaves you speechless.
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wow, you have a great ability to express how you feel in a wonderful way. You have a way with words
Great job, the poem is amazing
Liz -
you have this raw ability to make me feel with your writing. this is awesome. you are so talented.
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thank you, of course.
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