Abnegation is the back of a mirror
held before the face
Abnegation is black gloves and a coat
is a hole in a winter landscape
with snow and bare trees
Abnegation is a window or a door
instead of a wall
is opening
is absence
and if you see your reflection
you've missed the point
image by Camil Tulcan via Read Write Poem
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Abnegation
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12 comments:
well played... I like this. The surreal image is perfect and I love the wording.
Doesnt everyone miss the point?
Was unprepared for the closing. It was more literal, concrete compared to everything that preceded it.
Bravo!
Christy
I like this very much. I especially like
Abnegation is a window or a door
instead of a wall
Great way to take a big (although important) word and bring it home. Show it.
We can't be someone we're not, however much we admire them.
'the back of a mirror/held before the face' - nice opening - great poem.
Thoughtfully worded!
This is great. I always loved mirrors and the secrets they hold. Great job.
love-bd
This makes me study the image even more closely. Which makes me read the poem again. They reflect each other well.
This was amazing. I just want to read it over and over again. It puts everything i have written to shame.
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