Look into a reflection – you might see truth you might see lies

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.
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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.
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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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Beware cattle thieves bearing gifts . Very heart felt
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Betrayal in love is so damning! You captured it so well!
Hank
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