Pond of Reflection

Michael Degenhardt

Pond of Reflection

When hurt or lost, we must find our true selves

The mirrored pond of true reflection
Casts not its gaze on me
For there within, there’s no perfection
Of which mine eyes can see

Upon each ripple, go taken glances
My eyes, they searched for sure
But lost to waves, were life’s romances
A heart that once was pure

She danced with me, gazed in my eyes
She told me it would last
I found the truth, to my surprise
That love would die out fast

There, in my face as age persists
The lines, my brow’s now worn
My looks had changed, she could resist
As from my heart, love’s torn

So, on to this pond, I stare again
My eyes, alone, look back
I see her love was just pretend
As now, the pond turns black

  • Christie  Moses

    Christie Moses about 1 month ago

    Aw :( this makes my heart hurt MIcheal. You do have quite a way of drawing in the reader and making them feel the pain. XX

  • Michael Degenh... replied about 1 month ago

    I never want to inflict pain but understanding is another subject altogether. Thank you Christie, you do this writer’s ego a lot of good LOL

  • JaneSolomon

    JaneSolomon about 1 month ago

    So sad, it makes my heart ache and what you write in the side bar is so true. Much love and healing to you. xx

  • Michael Degenh... replied about 1 month ago

    Thank you so much, however this isn’t me presently, but had been at one time. Michael

  • Rhenastarr

    Rhenastarr about 1 month ago

    Your writing is so achingly real. It touches the reader’s heart with the lines of sadness.

  • Michael Degenh... replied 27 days ago

    Again sorry for the late response, thank you for your comments on this sad piece. Michael

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