The Mirror Journey
The worst thing to lose and the hardest thing to find is yourself
The mirror didn't show him who he was
It only reflected his appearance
He saw a face staring back at him
It was someone he didn't recognise
"Who the hell are you?!" He shouted furiously
In reply, he saw the same rage reflected
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The mirror didn't seem to know who he was
He was lost and devastated
Did that mean everyone lied to him when he was a child?
Because someone would always point to the mirror and say "Look, that's you!"
But he didn't know who he was anymore
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The mirror seemed to not have the answer
It didn't understand the complexity of life
The roller coaster of emotions
The PTSD that came with trauma
The responsibilities that caused stress
And life itself which caused depression and anxiety
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The mirror never helped him till the end
So he sought other mirrors to find out who he was
He asked every mirror he came across on his journey
At long last, he found out who he was
This particular mirror had all the answers
It was the mirror in his room at the mental asylum
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Oh my, this is haunting. The subtitle piqued my interest. But then, these first six lines: my interpretation is that it allowed us to see that what we reflect, is what we get. It probably would've been perfect if he had gotten someone who spoke nicely to himโthe opposite version of himself. I like how conversational this was. How the lines were almost naked and raw. I like the narrative voice. The mirror didn't know a lot... 'The mirror at the mental asylum'โoh my. I didn't see that line coming. I like how there was no room in the buildup for us to guess exactly where this was going. This was outstanding! ๐ค โค๏ธ ๐ค
Frightening, deep introspection
Dharrsheena, you hit on something many of us miss. We place too much upon ourselves and it is the mirror that shows the reflection or what we perceive everyone sees. โ The mirror seemed to not have the answer It didn't understand the complexity of lifeโ
Dang so sadโฆ. But excellent writing.
So sadโฆ beautifully written & what a twist ๐ข.
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Your writing captures the raw emotions and inner struggles of the protagonist, inviting us to contemplate the profound impact of self-perception and the search for identity, thank you for sharing this thought-provoking piece!
These days, I try to avoid mirrors. (I am sure they add 25 pounds, for one thing!) Perhaps we are better never seeking who we truly are. This is a real thought-provoking piece, Dharrsheena!
This really hit home. So many people feel this way, yet I think we forget that sometimes because are stuck in the moment with how we feel. I also love how at the end of all of your writing you remind us how we can like and/or subscribe and give of us options of some of your other work to read!
As I read your story, I thought about how we, as humans craving love and acceptance, often look in the faces of others for the answers and open arms...and all the while, we should be looking within ourselves. Your stories/poems always make me think...that is how I know you are talented!
I speak to my reflection, I often tell her that we are going to make it no matter the obstacles.
Ah, and here I can reiterate my own resonant line from your favorite story of mine: when mirror regards mirror which is the reflection? Loved this and glad you linked it from your newest, with which that line alos resonates, I think.
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I was not ready for the twist at the end, although I should be expecting it at this point because twists seem to be your specialty! You just do them so seamlessly and I admire that about your writing style! ๐๐
Very good piece. Did not use the exact challenge prompt - on purpose?
Great piece. Well done.
Wow, you always have a surprised ending ๐ฎ
It takes a process to find out who we truly are, a very long and sometimes suffering process ... Your words let us know we are not alone in this journey. Thx for sharing.
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I'm sad to tell this, but sometimes mirrors don't help. Thanks for sharing this poem.
Wow!!!
I loved this! I appreciated the flow and form. Well done :)
Simply packed with emotion! Great writing!
I hadn't seen this. Hard hitting and excellently written
I suffer PTSD, and this is exactly how the mirror makes me feel sometimes.