Poem 20160313

Posted on March 13, 2016March 13, 2016 by crow

the reflection is you, liquified, but
a mirror doesn’t respect personal space
the image is behind your eyes, after all
it is as close to you as your own skin

a mirror doesn’t respect personal space
an invader always light-seconds behind
it is as close to you as your own skin
never farther than your heated blood

an invader always light-seconds behind
the reflection is you, liquified
never farther than your heated blood
the image is behind your eyes, after all

——

Jane Dougherty Writes
Poetry challenge #21: Pantoum

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9 thoughts on “Poem 20160313”

zenzuesdocsuess March 13, 201611:55 pm

really enjoyed this… thanks so much
1. Crow March 14, 20165:21 am
  
  You’re welcome.
Jane Dougherty March 13, 201611:57 pm

No rhymes, but a great poem nonetheless 🙂 Ways of Seeing revisited.
1. Crow March 14, 20165:05 am
  
  Thank you!
memadtwo March 14, 20163:31 am

I like what you’ve done with this form…it has a whole different feel without the syllable count and rhymes. (K)
1. Crow March 14, 20165:03 am
  
  Thank you.
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merrildsmith March 15, 20162:58 am

A very thoughtful poem. Well done!
1. Crow March 15, 20165:02 am
  
  Thank you!

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