Reflections

free verse,

Your eyes like caves

of brave reflections
meeting my eyes with
misguided deflections.
You subdue me with
incorrect assumptions
that alleviate what
you thought of me.
With disloyal lies
we cut ties timidly;
now I see so vividly.

Reviews

[Tazeen Ahmed]

powerful imagery!
the best thing about this is "the link" that persists and adds tangible flavors to it.
(how i interpreted it) i think it's about meeting someone different from you with completely split persona. Unfortunately, you are misjudged and break the bond and live happily.
It's a masterpiece!

[QRamble]

hmm you're on the right track with the being misjudged part. I wrote this about a friend I lost...someone who seemed really joyous and was always kind to me, and seemed like she didn't have it in her heart to hate someone, until one day I realized she was pretending nice and actually despised me on the inside but never had the courage to talk to me about it or try to resolve things, so one day it just got out of hand. I tried to make peace to no avail, but shame on me for not seeing any signs of the animosity beforehand. Also, I don't think breaking the bond always makes both parties live happily..sometimes it can...but often leaves one or more in despair, depending on the nature of the relationship and the circumstances it leaves one in.

[Anjali]

So amazing.... It has a mysterious vibe in it and I'm living for it! Excellently written!

[Brittany]

I really enjoy the flow and imagery here. This may be a fairly short poem, but by no means less meaningful and relatable. Wonderful work.

[Wild Rose]

How often do we misread signs others
Unintentionally give
They take offence when at your actions
Later on reflection you (both) begin to understand

[NEHA]

short but strong poem...
a big hand of applause for your fantabulous rhyming scheme!
enjoyed it!
#claps

[Dinesh Kumar]

well written
enjoyed reading......

[emipoemi]

Not so much Free Verse if it rhymes (lol)....but good on you! I like this! It had good flow, and every word landed on the right beat (even the rhymes and assonances). Well done!