my mask and my veil
never meeting in person
mirror on the wall
unwanted selfies
blaming destiny for flaws
mirror recalls all
empty walk and talk
non-existent face to face
mirror draws a blank
reflect to reflect
not knowing what to expect
mirror forgets time
inner skirmishes
seekers of self-fulfillment
mirror has no fate
§
I’m a special mirror
observe from the wall
oh, I recall all
yet if only imagined
consciousness lost and
time frames unresolved
fate being a moot point
disturbs self-actualization
§
Reena’s Exploration Challenge – Week 53
-Eugenia
featured image – Pexels
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Categories: Challenges, Poetry
The Ebbing of Summer 
Summer ablaze 
In the moment 
Stale air 
Beautifully penned! I am stumped for words. Feels like the poem sprang out of the core of something. Thanks so much!
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Reena, this challenge is one of my favorites. I tried to capture the gist of your narrative. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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You sure captured the gist. There is not a single word wasted. Each one leads to another. Brilliant!
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Reblogged this on Reena Saxena.
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This is an excellent response Eugenia, I especially like the suggestion of ‘fate being a moot point’ in terms of self-actualisation.
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Thank you so much, Michael.
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So loved reading this, deep response to the human condition.
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Thank you!
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Very well done and ever so accurate.
Have a fabulous weekend. ♥
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Thank you for your kind comment. 🙂
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Eugenia,
The line ’empty walk and talk’ remind me of someone I know who says one thing and does another. It causes me to wonder, does this person even want to change? Good job on penning these words!
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Hi Cathy! Some people don’t see themselves this way and most likely won’t change. Thank you and Happy Monday!
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Clever and intelligent write! – B
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Thank you so much, Brian!
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A sharply poised eagerly placed rhythm of words. A cleverly composed piece. Well done you.
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Thank you! I appreciate your delightful comment.
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Eugenia,
“unwanted selfies blaming destiny of flaws” I cannot take a good selfie to save my life. Every time I try, I look so unnatural and stupid. I’m awed by those who produce good selfies. Maybe, it’s because those individuals spent countless hours perfecting the craft whereas I have yet to learn that. Anyhow, I went over to Reena’s to check out the prompt but I was unsure what to make of it. Is the challenge to take away from her piece your interpretation to create your poem or do you share an image of what her prompt draws in your brain?
Have a pAwesome day!
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Reena’s challenge is what you take away from her explanation. I use her explanation as my prompt and I like to express my response in a poetic form, which you can use any form of writing for the challenge. Some are more difficult than others, which is why I enjoy it. I hope this makes sense. Let me know if it doesn’t.
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