The Mirror

by John Jenkins   Sep 23, 2006


On the wall hangs a broken mirror.
As I gaze upon it, things couldn't be clearer.

Over and over I notice this face.
One of such disgrace, that I wish I could erase.

I see a shattered dream,
And a broken self esteem.

On his knees he cries,
Face buried in hands, he will never arise.

I see a man with many flaws,
Whose life is lived without a cause.

He's lying on the floor,
He can't take anymore.

He has a broken heart,
And like the mirror, he has fallen apart.

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  • 18 years ago

    by The Last Soul

    Wow, very nice. I was actually considering writing a poem along these lines as well, though I noticed some of the lines you wrote were the same ones I was going to use, lol. I still might write it, who knows.

  • 18 years ago

    by The Lonely Rose

    Awwwwwww........wow i luv this poem...it is soo awsome!!!

  • 18 years ago

    by Cherry

    John.... I feel like writing a comment to each and every poem you write....but the thing is that i get speechless when i read them! And once again i am.... :D But im speechless in a VERY positive way! You have really good writing skills!

  • 18 years ago

    by Sweet lig

    Wow u have a talent to share w/ us so just keep up the good work.. poem is great and i can feel it great job 5/5

  • 18 years ago

    by Krissey

    What I liked about this poem was you compared a man to a mirror..thats really different to other mirror poems I've read! I definatly liked it!!
    I thought some parts were a little off balance but overall I did really enjoy the read!!
    Keep it up!
    Krissey

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