Eye Glasses

by Maple Tree   Nov 10, 2013


It's not easy looking into a mirror,

as the wrinkles expose many years
of hardships, failures and
secrets a woman wishes to hide.

I've uncovered many emotions
during this past year,
mainly because I've grown
weary in the solitude of a
dark closet.

I've ached to be seen as a naked
soul, bathed within purity of my very
own skin, a sparkling ray of sun,

and I was shocked to uncover the truth
of my demise, that society saw the light,
I was the one who needed glasses....

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  • 11 years ago

    by Tara Kay

    Andrea, this piece was really inspiring, touching and emotional, I know the last year has been tough on you, but you are strong, and you are beautiful. I love the way you worded this piece, it was refreshingly open, as always, another great write

    xxx

  • 11 years ago

    by Everlasting

    Double post

  • 11 years ago

    by Everlasting

    Hehe, that's why some people prefer to not look in the mirror. I was told they didn't care about how other people look at them but they care about how they looked at themselves. I guess in a way I can see how that works. But I think is best to just be comfortable with who we are or at least to stay open to our realities as much as possible.

    I remember when I first got my glasses, I was so surprise to see that my surroundings were so clear.
    But also it intensified little things that I hadn't paid attention to. That's where I got confused about many things.

    Good poem, thanks for sharing.

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