Dreams of Mercury

by Sean Allen   Jun 6, 2006


Well who really cares about
the personal introspections?
A more important revelation
comes into view with a new
look at the subtle imperfections
in the quicksilver tablets we use
to look at all our little scars;
though this mis-perception
seems small from afar,
up close we can see
how big the differences are
with a small error in reflection.

Only perfect mirrors tell no lies,
and mistakes are often compounded
by minuscule errors in our eyes;
the best understanding
comes from having pride
in the personal mirrors
that we all hold inside.

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  • 18 years ago

    by LadyPearl

    I agree with everybody else, your last 4 lines are very deep, Great job

  • 18 years ago

    by Sarah Ann

    Ah, that was brilliant! I loved it! One of the best so far, perhaps because it has such a deepened and true meaning.

    "the best understanding
    comes from having pride
    in the personal mirrors
    that we all hold inside."

    ^That was such an intense and powerful stanza. Keep up your excellent work!

  • 18 years ago

    by Darien

    Mirrors, hmm. It's funny how we look into our everyday mirror, for imperfections. Another fascinating thing about mirrors, is that most of them are just plastic. The real mirrors are made from real glass, and only the wealthy would have, or the nobles in earlier days. Very nice poem, a lot of truth in this.

  • 18 years ago

    by Aken Sol

    ...
    I'd like an explanation please.

  • 18 years ago

    by Jordan

    ^^^Agreed!

    I love the message, the flow, the title...everything!

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