Is the reflection an impression,
or perhaps an imitation,
of the person that resides
behind the face that I
remember?
Is the reflection a distortion
or perhaps exaggeration,
of the person that remains
behind the mask that hides
my truth?
Is the reflection a delusion,
or perhaps a misconception,
of the person that endures
behind the stories that I
tell?
© Sara Murray, 6 October 2016
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Oh wow such powerful words. I can totally relate to this feeling, I kind of touched upon it in my piece for this prompt too although not quite as eloquently as you have
I really like the uncertainties and the shadows conveyed by your poem Sara. It is very thought provoking; I keep re-reading
Much to think about here. I love the slightly melancholy tone.
Sara – I always enjoy reading your posts!
I wanted to let you know I nominated you for the Three Day Quote Challenge. Someone had nominated me and it looked like fun! If you visit my blog http://www.mydegreesofseparation.wordpress.com you can find the details – pretty easy (just 3 days of quotes and nominating others :))
Ah, thank you! The Quote challenge sounds fun, and might get me posting regularly again… I will get round to it, promise!
I love the idea of the person that endures behind the stories that you tell. I often wonder if there is such a person (in all of us), or if we’re made of story.
There is a lot of food for thought there. Wonderful, intriguing and imaginative prose. That was great.
Beautiful and powerful writing. You have such a talent and way with words x
Just nipping back to say thank you for linking to Prose for Thought x
I’m very much a reflector and this poem is right up my street! As always you have written this beautifully Sara! Thanks so much for linking to #prose4t
Intriguing and thought provoking. I particularly liked the last verse, so much of us – is what we ‘choose’ to present or give of ourselves to others. Beautifully written. #whatimwriting
Now thats a powerful piece of writing, I’ve had to keep re reading it and seeing something more each time.
Mainy x
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