Ditch the ads, upload images and much more - upgrade today from 5.95/month!
Read • Contests • Groups • Learn • Forums • Store • Help
 

a mirage of the past

I look into the mirror but all I see
is a sad reflection of who I used to be.
A mirage of the past
that is fading fast.

I look into the mirror and all I see is you.
A reflection of who you wanted me to be.
but it won't happen can't you see
because i'm not who I once was.




Author notes

prompt: 'I look in the mirror and I see you. I'm not who I once was'

A contest entry

    : , Your review:

    Comment Suggestion: What is your your first impression?
    • Line numbers  • Invite them to read
    : no Cost: 0 free left 0 points, You have (?)

Comments


  • Thewordflow
    October 17
    Edit | Reply
    lovely take on the prompt I really like your style here and its the perfect length

    Good luck and thank you for entering


    • Shelby K
      October 17
      Edit | Reply
      thank you for your comment. i am glad you liked my poem.


  • Thewordflow
    October 16

    Edit | Reply
    Thank you for entering,, here is your prompt ..

    'I look in the mirror and I see you. I'm not who I once was'

    There you go, Good luck

    P.s. Its a hard prompt because people have struggled with it in the past, if you cant take it anywhere then let me know