THE LOOKING GLASS

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    IN WHAT ORDER.....DOES LIFE TAKE.....

    THE LOOKING GLASS




    As I sit amongst The Few the Proud and the Many,
    I am struck by the Familiarity of it all…

    Our lives are portrayed on the stage of life gifted and raw...
    The skin we are dressed in polished to its extreme luster...

    We consistantly strive to portray our better halves our better selves...
    An achingly starved place from within that beckons destiny...

    There's no escaping the ultimate journey embarked on by hungry need...
    As one, our voices drown woes... ultimately overcoming droughts 

    The consuming need drags forth a hope outreaching and yearning...
    Parched dreams instantly sated by heavenly downpours muse...

    The awakening of hunger vastly satisfied and fulfilled
    Now realities flame and essence rises and takes shape in flight...

    Newfound hope struts and blooms... striking all on vanities row of souls...
    This anointment cast for its outwardly infectious nature ..

    The Few the Proud and the Many we are…
    Struck by the Familiarity of it still...



    © C. Lyght 2010

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    tierra7 commented on THE LOOKING GLASS

    01-15-2020

    " no escaping the ultimate Journey" Your poetry Always reels me in. I thought id stop by to read. Excellent !!!
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    Crush commented on THE LOOKING GLASS

    04-23-2019

    Came back to read you. Wonderful words and memories!
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    toredbloodink commented on THE LOOKING GLASS

    05-14-2017

    Ahh the cycle of life remembered by the soul... An amazing gift of craft... You painted a vivid picture in my mind with these words...
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    cheronld

    02/27/2018

    Thank you....hearing you say it painted a picture in your mind is such a great compliment that I appreciate.....Cher

    Ming commented on THE LOOKING GLASS

    01-20-2017

    Beautifully well crafted, I love well written poetry in which the telling cuts through to the soul. When one writes and exposes one's inner self for all the world to witness and dissect, I think is a brave thing . . -Much Peace
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    cheronld

    01/25/2017

    Thank you so much.....I much prefer the shadows....this was something that came from a deeper conscience than even I was aware of....of the years it has become one of my favorite writes however.....but sometimes when I read it and I have to wonder where it came from....I appreciate your time Ming....Cher

    Tony5880 commented on THE LOOKING GLASS

    02-08-2014

    I like this poem and your words. this was a deep felt poem for me. I want to to read. I want to learn and I want to dream without concern. and your words seem to help me throught because I feel your pain and you said it throught your words. there's no more things to explain because your words are my words and it comes from your words and my words life and pure destiny! please read some of my words and critique all you can I gain by each word you say.
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    cheronld

    07/24/2014

    Thanks for the compliment....I'll definitely stop by and feel, your poems as weii.....

    The true philosopher and the true poet are one, and a beauty, which is truth, and a truth, which is beauty, is the aim of both.

    Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Poet (1803-1882)

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