Sunday, March 20, 2011

The Mirror



Today's muse: Daily Writing Practice

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The Mirror

The angry slash of terror and pain,
is indistinct from the other crack.
It’s not the blood line that worries her,
but the hollow eyes that stare back.


10 comments:

  1. Lisa Ricard ClaroMarch 20, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Hi Monica - Nice! I read and re-read several times. The imagery and flow are terrific.

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  2. DeborahMarch 21, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Succint and powerfully written.

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  3. Jae RoseMarch 21, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Yes, all seems lost when the life in your eyes disappears..scarier than any wound or trickle of blood..Jae

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  4. glnrozMarch 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    ...this is another one of those,,,

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  5. Charley RobsonMarch 21, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Creepy ... I love it! :D

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  6. Monica ManningMarch 21, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    @LRC: Thanks! And kudos to you on your publication with Chicken Soup for the Soul!

    @Deborah: Thanks, Deborah. It was difficult to stay within the 4-line limit that Marc set.

    @jaerose: Scarier, indeed!

    @glnroz: Just making sure you keep reading!

    @Spook: Thanks, Spook! You're so sweet!

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  7. Wine and WordsMarch 23, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I've worn these eyes for months. Scary when the blood oozes out, like Ebola gone viral. Necessary though. I'm oozing.

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  8. Rob-bearMarch 25, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Powerful. Sad. Scary.

    Good stuff, overall.

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  9. Dave KingMarch 27, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Ah, the dreaded hollow eyes!

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  10. Monica ManningMarch 28, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    @W&W: I am saddened that you understand. No one should ooze.

    @Rob-Bear: It is sad and scary for many.

    @Dave King: Indeed!

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