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ghost
i heard you, for you were a whisper
that tricked my ear
a mirage, for you were just out of reach
i never could catch you
and yes, your image emerged when i least expected it
our paths crossed many times
you were a crystalline reflection
not that of a mirror
mirrors break
but a face trapped in a wave
in the stillness of a lake, manipulated by the elements
distorted by my hand
but it never goes away, not fully
and now i wish you’d leave, but the moon
doesn’t cease its chasing
and last i checked, the stars twinkled
like jewels in the night
they don’t just fall from the heavens
you watch me
you haunt me
you will always be
the ghost behind my eyes
that tricked my ear
a mirage, for you were just out of reach
i never could catch you
and yes, your image emerged when i least expected it
our paths crossed many times
you were a crystalline reflection
not that of a mirror
mirrors break
but a face trapped in a wave
in the stillness of a lake, manipulated by the elements
distorted by my hand
but it never goes away, not fully
and now i wish you’d leave, but the moon
doesn’t cease its chasing
and last i checked, the stars twinkled
like jewels in the night
they don’t just fall from the heavens
you watch me
you haunt me
you will always be
the ghost behind my eyes
Published 18th Apr 2023
Author's Note
NaPo 23’ #17
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19th Apr 2023 6:27am
Dear T,
I loved the haunting quality of this poem. It reflects and captures such relatable feelings that store themselves behind the eyes. For me, being taken advantage and deceived, in particular drain the life from my soul. You have a beautiful way of expressing this. Excellent writing. H🌷
I loved the haunting quality of this poem. It reflects and captures such relatable feelings that store themselves behind the eyes. For me, being taken advantage and deceived, in particular drain the life from my soul. You have a beautiful way of expressing this. Excellent writing. H🌷
