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03 May 2011

Lost In Reverie

 you are
the silent witness
that tells
no lies
a mute confidante
that holds
all secrets 
behind the smile
no line or flaw
is hidden
you reveal things 
as they are
without fear
of reprisal
you bare both
beauty  and blemish
with cold neutrality
 the phantoms
crawling
in one's head
the angst and
trepidations
buried deep in
one's heart
all these chimeras
remain
clandestinely
subdued
unless the master
so exposes
and as the day dawns
when you
can no longer
hold your
silence
you shatter
into pieces
carrying with you
a thousand riddles
ensconced in
countless
glistening
shards


© Bing (PinkLady) 2011



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41 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    hmm I enjoy this, it could be about a parent, a confidante, God, etc...

    Enjoy the potluck, nice poem, I enjoyed it thanks.

    Here is mine: http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/

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  2. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 3, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    wise words.
    well expressed.

    a slim poem, wow.
    you rock.

    A++

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  3. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Fantastic! There are so many interpretations,each reaching deeper and deeper. loved the write!

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  4. tarunimaMay 3, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    lovely..so beautiful:)
    and you have a very inspirational blog..hoping to read more from you:)
    bless you!

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  5. inquisitive-lifeMay 3, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    awwww.... that's so beautifully written..

    good job... I enjoyed reading it...

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  6. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Wow, I really like this one!
    The flow is great and I like the story of the mirror. Well done indeed!

    http://jessicasjapes.wordpress.com/2011/05/01/darkly-imagined/

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  7. Bing YapMay 3, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    lynnaima, thanks for appreciating this. i really enjoyed writing it. :)

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  8. Bing YapMay 3, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    jingle, thanks for the high grade. my kids would be so proud of me. :D thanks so much for appreciating.

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  9. Bing YapMay 3, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    abthomas, i am humbled by such nice feedback from a poet expert like you. thank you so much. :)

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  10. Bing YapMay 3, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    tarunima, nice to see you here. thanks for the visit. :)

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  11. Bing YapMay 3, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    inquisitive life, i'm glad that you like it. thanks. :)

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  12. Bing YapMay 3, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    jessica, thanks for appreciating. :)

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  13. Eileen T O'Neill .....May 4, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Bing,

    Another excellent piece of writing from you!
    These words I think are concerned with perhaps how we try to 'bottle things up'. Keep the struggle to ourselves, for as long as possible, until we can take no more.
    Most people will have had that experience, at one time.
    Best wishes,
    Eileen

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  14. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    incredibly beautiful

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  15. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Beautifully told story of the mirror. I really enjoyed this, Bing.

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  16. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 5, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    amazing...
    thanks for linking.

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  17. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMay 5, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    amazing...
    thanks for linking.

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  18. Henry ClemmonsMay 5, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Behind the smile. A great line, image, phrase. Loved the poem.

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  19. Chim's World of LiteratureMay 5, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    well expressed words of wisdom, life and God

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  20. Uma AnandaneMay 5, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Beautiful vision and well penned poem

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  21. jcahrensMay 6, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    I like how this poem flowed, simple statement with meaningful words to create a beautiful and very visual verse.

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  22. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    I like the way you build the tension in this poem until the mirror shatters. The form works very well too.
    Thanks.
    Matthew

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  23. Ana GoncalvesMay 6, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I love the vulnerability in this poem. There is such a truth and acceptance I feel in the way these insights flow, as if to admire all that is to be, being grateful for who you are as you are right now.

    Hope your having a beautiful Spring.

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  24. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This one hits home for me, great write! Stop in & read Decisions

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  25. M. A. S.May 6, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    It makes a mirror seem almost supernatural. Very powerful.

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  26. Maitreyee Bhattacharjee ChowdhuryMay 6, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Nice flow..& rythm :)

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  27. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Good choice of form for this flowing piece which captivates us. It has both depth and beauty and I like the shattered mirror.

    Blessings, Iris

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  28. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Good choice of form for this flowing piece which captivates us. It has both depth and beauty and I like the shattered mirror.

    Blessings, Iris

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  29. LolamouseMay 7, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Wonderful poem about seeing one's doubts and fears exposed in one's reflection. The shape of your poem even resembles a long mirror that you hang on the back of a door!

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  30. BlagaMay 7, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Lovely!

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  31. OliviaMay 8, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    when you
    can no longer
    hold your
    silence
    you shatter
    into pieces
    carrying with you
    a thousand riddles
    ensconced in
    countless
    glistening
    shards..

    I know this one! Ever since I have started to write again; I have been collecting those shards again in an attempt to create some art- piece. An artistic master- piece..

    Many Hugs xox

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  32. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    this is really really cool. love it and all of the shards :)

    my potluck was here

    http://blackswanpoetry.wordpress.com/2011/05/01/poem-flexed/

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  33. AnonymousMay 8, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    this is a beautiful poem! love the interpretation :)

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  34. TweetyMay 8, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Ah those little pieces of mirror...and you just reminded me...this is why i just love poetry... :) very beautiful and though provoking and above all so true :)

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  35. The Reason You ComeMay 8, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    The words that you used in this poem are simply exquisite!

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  36. Judy RoneyMay 9, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Wow, wonderful thoughts that are unique and true about mirrors. Love the photo, too. I am upset with what my mirror says to me but I know..it's apathetic. :)

    http://judyidliketosay.blogspot.com/2011/05/why-not.html

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  37. Rachel HoytMay 9, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Very intriguing poem. Few people see us as we truly are for we really do carry a thousand riddles within us at all times. Beautiful words.

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  38. TweetyMay 10, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I nominate you pink lady...you deserve every ounce of it for this one :)

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  39. Ms. QueenlyMay 11, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I felt a resonance reading this, often being accused myself of being honest with others. Very nicely written, especially with the shortness of the lines that contributes to the flow and keeps the eye moving.

    Ms. Queenly

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  40. Ms. QueenlyMay 11, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I felt a resonance reading this, often being accused myself of being honest with others. Very nicely written, especially with the shortness of the lines that contributes to the flow and keeps the eye moving.

    Ms. Queenly

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  41. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Exquisite writing. I wish I could write so well, you are truly gifted

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