What Lies in the Mirror? #magpietales #poetry

I looked upon the reflective source of yesterday

daring not enter my gaze too deep

for the closer I wandered in my mind

the more one I would become with said image

a mere reflection “no”

for there I see you

you the one who feigned connection

believing you as a part of me

told me things I longed to hear

whispers long in the night

into my lonely ear

caused longing for something that was never

and like a fool I harkened to a voice

fractual promises never granted

realizing my blunder

I inserted into the mirror

my empty heart

whether from love or naught

left said reflection in your hands

do not believe the smile is for you

This piece of prose is a late offering to the respected hostess of Magpie Tales – Tess Kincaid where weekly she gives writers a prompt challenge.

Author: moondustwriter

Thank you for visiting Moondustwriter. One of the many exciting things I've had the honor of doing is writing and publishing in multiple genres (including education) in E. African for E. Africa. As a writer, it is a thrill to write for children (on all continents) who want to learn. I've been part of the blogging community for more than 13 years. Some old timers may remember the award winning (2011 Twitter Shorty ) blog community - One Stop Poetry. I was the co-producer of that fast growing blog community. I am a published writer, poet, artist and photographer. I have written, as well as edited, for periodicals, radio, blogs and fellow writers. There are many facets to this moon - my joy is in meeting you! View all posts by moondustwriter

8 thoughts on “What Lies in the Mirror? #magpietales #poetry”

Oh, so sad when love is betrayed, even sadder to be fooled with lies. How painful that must be.
Great use of the picture prompt 🙂

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whew…heavy with feeling moon…we run that risk every time we give our heart away…and sadly we find that many do not care for it as much as we would have hoped…

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Betrayal in love is most foul…you capture the emotions well in your poem.

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I liked the bent aspect of this image. There is betrayal from two angles – the person is betrayed by the mirror and by love

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Lots of delicious angst here…

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Wow! Moondustwriter! You have sure well-captured the prompt. I was betrayed by the ONE in the mirror for many years, until I figured out it took TWO to make that image!
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Good write, Ma’am!

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