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Shadow Self
There is no beauty in me
spent cigarettes
leave nothing behind but ashes
bits of broken liquor glass
adorn my flesh
whiskey armor
cocaine eyes
look out at the world
large dilated reflecting pools
mirroring a person
who is hurting
not knowing what to do
self medicating
anything not to feel
the insanity that lies deep
vampiric substances drink from my psyche
leaving a hollow husk
the winds of karma
blowing me about
with the slightest breeze
no there is no beauty in me
I'm a shadow of who I once was
spent cigarettes
leave nothing behind but ashes
bits of broken liquor glass
adorn my flesh
whiskey armor
cocaine eyes
look out at the world
large dilated reflecting pools
mirroring a person
who is hurting
not knowing what to do
self medicating
anything not to feel
the insanity that lies deep
vampiric substances drink from my psyche
leaving a hollow husk
the winds of karma
blowing me about
with the slightest breeze
no there is no beauty in me
I'm a shadow of who I once was
Published 2nd Dec 2014
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2nd Dec 2014 4:43pm
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Anonymous
2nd Dec 2014 5:19pm
Crim,
A stark reality speaks from that mirror. Love the winds of karma line :-)
tornado
A stark reality speaks from that mirror. Love the winds of karma line :-)
tornado
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2nd Dec 2014 8:44pm
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2nd Dec 2014 9:13pm
Anonymous
2nd Dec 2014 9:25pm
Beautiful.. really love your writing style..
Dave
Dave
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3rd Dec 2014 00:36am
Brenda, your work consistently paints the most
vivid, powerful, thought provoking introspection.
Hell-of-a-good write!
You are much more than a shadow of what was.
Your intellect and writing confirm it.
Sending love, encouragement and support,
Chad
vivid, powerful, thought provoking introspection.
Hell-of-a-good write!
You are much more than a shadow of what was.
Your intellect and writing confirm it.
Sending love, encouragement and support,
Chad
3rd Dec 2014 5:50pm
3rd Dec 2014 1:02am
I really feel this one Crim. I can deeply relate. A bit of a blast from the past coming to the surface for me these day. Stay strong lovely lady. Good to see you back :)
3rd Dec 2014 5:51pm
3rd Dec 2014 1:02am
A shadow? Nah not even close... So much more
is what you are... Kind, sensitive, intelligent, full of a loving heart, n superbly gifted in poetry... :)
is what you are... Kind, sensitive, intelligent, full of a loving heart, n superbly gifted in poetry... :)
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3rd Dec 2014 5:24am
that's a heavy dose of karma, Crim. a bold reckoning that defies shadows...
3rd Dec 2014 5:53pm
thank you John you comments are always so insightful and poetic with love Crim
3rd Dec 2014 2:31pm
Shadow of who you once were..the timedimension you played with your mastered darkness works out like a classic dose at the end. Ahh..the karma, the winds of them blow in utter introspective silence. Sad n dark yet a search of peace within. Tq fr this read Crim:) xx
3rd Dec 2014 5:54pm
3rd Dec 2014 3:58pm
Hopefully that shadow is regaining some substance, Crim. This poem certainly has it.
3rd Dec 2014 5:55pm
thank you Crowfly you touched my heart with your comment and add with love and respect Crim
4th Dec 2014 8:04am
you have an innate gift for picking open old wounds and bleeding anew to create truly wonderful poetry, Brenda. the shadows you cast here are incomparably beautiful.
6th Dec 2014 5:16pm
thank you beautiful one for seeing the beauty amongst my scars with love Brenda
5th Dec 2014 4:17am
There is always a way back. I have seen this ghost staring back at me from the mirror as well.
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8th Dec 2014 2:58pm
Tantalized by the shadow. The journey is always deep. Peace to you, Crim <3
8th Dec 2014 8:27pm
21st Dec 2014 2:19am
Guh. This is so candid and vulnerable. I feel as if you've written my insides. You have truly located the beauty in darkness. My very favorite of yours so far. :)
21st Dec 2014 2:22am
