Day 28 OctPoWriMo
Prompt: Journey/ choices
Form: Free verse
The face that stares at me in the mirror, I know not
seems vaguely familiar, but different
I look closely and trace the contours of my face
trying to find what you see there
your fingertips, as they trail over my soul,
reveal facets that were unknown to me
It is a lingering gaze one day
unravelling all my resolves
promising me an unexplored vista
yesterday your piercing stare
flustered me and derailed my plans
rebuke stares me down some days
loathing on others, halts my pace
Every night I meticulously organise my life
every morning you tear my organiser
as I continue to look at my reflection,
the one who gazes at me from behind the mirror
smiles wryly at my bewilderment and disappears
I sigh as I embark on the unremitting journey of self discovery
yet again.
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Yet again… 🙂 what a beautiful journey .. 🙂
https://serendipityofdreams.blogspot.com/2020/10/mirage.html
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Thanks a lot, Deepti.
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This seems to go on and on, right! You discover, you think you know, but then you don’t know, you discover more, it’s like a circle that never ends.
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Exactly so, Moushmi.
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Another masterpiece Punam.
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Sadje, you are too kind. Thanks so much.
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You’re welcome my friend
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aha the never ending quest
self reflection and writing at it’s best!
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Thanks a lot! It’s good to update our knowledge about self!😀
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I never cease to surprise myself 😉
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Ain’t that good!
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loved this as we all have self doubt and must stare them down in the mirror every morning.
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Yes, you are right! Thanks so much.
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Totally love it!
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Thanks so much, beta!!
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‘as I continue to look at my reflection,
the one who gazes at me from behind the mirror
smiles wryly at my bewilderment and disappears
I sigh as I embark on the unremitting journey of self discovery
yet again.’
This blew my mind girl.. 🤗💕💕💕
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Aww! You blow me away with your compliments, Debika! Thank you, thank you! ❤️🥰💕
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😘🤗💕
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🥰🥰
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A never ending loop of self discovery. A new journey every time. Beautiful Punam!
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Yes, indeed! Thanks a lot, Radhika.
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Punam, a very well-composed and relatable poem. I am not religious, but consider the Bible a source of wisdom. This poem brought a Bible verse to mind.”For he beholdeth himself and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.” James 1:24 KJV To the forgetting, add the changes we see over time. Self-discovery is an ongoing process!
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Thanks for sharing that, Cheryl. Even if we are not very religious, most scriptures contain a lot of wisdom. Thanks a lot. ❤️
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The ever present next moment to be present in, loved it.
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Yes. Thanks a lot, Paul.
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Most welcome Punam
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I suppose life without self discovery would become rather monotonous!
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Exactly! Thank you so much for taking out time to read all the previous posts. Heartfelt appreciation, Heather. ❤️
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You are welcome. Today is a catch up day! I’m enjoying reading through your posts.
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