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Poems - The Shattered Mirror

The Shattered Mirror

by astaniga

She stood in the room of mirrors
Each reflecting her pain and mistakes
She searched for a way out but in vain
The guilt and sorrow deep within
Cracks the shining surface around
As each shattered piece stabs her
Bleeding-- she wakes with a scream
Sweat breaks out as she stumbles
Cold water forces her to face reality
Each night brings a new dream, a new fear
She wonders if it'll ever end
Afraid to sleep but too tired to stay up
Her life's her biggest nightmare and worse
Looking around she sees a broken glass
And in one swift moment she ends it all
As the deep red colours the water
She finally sleeps, peaceful atlast

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Tags: suicide, dark, pain

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by scribbles on Monday, February 07, 2011 (15:19:32)

'Afraid to sleep but too tired to stay up' to quote your moving poem. I've been there it's like a torture you can't get out of. This hurts it's too real for me cos it's so like similar situations I've been in. Still a good read.

Don't forget to keep trying to smile Laughing

Damon

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by astaniga on Tuesday, February 08, 2011 (09:52:50)

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by maryanns on Tuesday, February 08, 2011 (01:45:03)

Like an echoeing cry for help this reads, my friend. A nightmare brought to life in a truly poignant poem of intense emotion in the mirror. Best wishes, my friend. Mary Ann

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by astaniga on Tuesday, February 08, 2011 (09:53:45)

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by dav.smith on Wednesday, February 09, 2011 (02:06:04)

Grabs you from start to finish. Painful to read almost. Well done. dAVE

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by astaniga on Thursday, February 10, 2011 (08:18:12)

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by Keeperofhope on Wednesday, February 09, 2011 (09:50:38)

Outstanding end! Very much enjoyed and can totally relate
KOH

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by astaniga on Thursday, February 10, 2011 (08:19:04)

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by Pujakins on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 (20:37:49)

Sad and abeautiful, my goodness, powerful poem. Love and blessings, Tasha

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by astaniga on Sunday, February 27, 2011 (02:56:48)

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by Daniel on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 (00:34:08)

Very Poetically
Creative,
Karishma.

A Poem that people
will relate when they
face Dark and
Lonely Days drifting
Sadness with a Cold,
Bitter Heart.

Sorry
about that. I was in my
little Creative Zone as
well. Really enjoyed
reading Poem. Even though
it's a Sad, Dark
Poem.

Smile

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by astaniga on Sunday, February 27, 2011 (02:57:12)

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by demolitionlover on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 (03:17:47)

Great imagery, especially with the first line. This is intense! I love the way you talk about mirrors in the begining and then end it with glass, because it brings the poem together really nicely.

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by demolitionlover on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 (03:17:49)

Great imagery, especially with the first line. This is intense! I love the way you talk about mirrors in the begining and then end it with glass, because it brings the poem together really nicely.

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by astaniga on Sunday, February 27, 2011 (02:57:50)

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by Ilan on Saturday, March 26, 2011 (19:45:34)

Wow what a strong haunting piece of
writing, images images

Great piece
Ilan

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by astaniga on Monday, April 04, 2011 (15:04:53)

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by j3tblu on Sunday, April 10, 2011 (22:40:53)

wow the imagery in this piece is amazing

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by astaniga on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 (14:30:45)

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by i_monster on Monday, April 11, 2011 (04:13:30)

Love it!
Very stimulating, thought provoking.
Really casts a spell on the reader- holds you intranced.
A beautiful suffering and rich ending.

i_monster

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by astaniga on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 (14:31:59)

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by bigbadwolf on Monday, May 02, 2011 (06:05:35)

I feel as though I have been in the same situation before too, but times pass. I pick up the broken glass, walk over and toss it away. Thank you Karishma.

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Re: The Shattered Mirror (Score: 1 )
by astaniga on Wednesday, June 08, 2011 (11:32:33)

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