Mirror, Mirror...

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 04 Oct 2015
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12 comments
 

The weather, unseasonal,
is balmy and soothing;
not a cloud in the sky
to spoil her enjoyment
of the remnants of October.

It is now sundown
and the light is fading
but not enough to hide
the vanishing looks
that the mirror reveals.

She peels off the false lashes,
wipes the rouge from her lips
while her mind still clings
to the memories of youth.

She ruefully realises
there will be fewer times
to relive the passion
she’s experienced till now.

Though her head still clamours
for one more fling
the body bows to the end
of her Indian summer.

© Luigi Pagano 2015

Certificate U
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by london_calling79 on

This is beautiful, Luigi. The dregs of the season still hold glamour and light and so does she despite the tinges of sadness. It's all closing in but without a touch of self-indulgence.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Your analysis thoroughly reinforces the sentiments expressed by the poem, Alex. Many thanks.

 

Submitted by Bee on

What a beautiful and wistful poem, Luigi. I love it. 

Bee

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Kind of you to say so, Bee. Greatly appreciated.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

So lightly done, on the cusp, beaultiful with a melancholic base not. A beauty.

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Just a few musings on the theme, Helen. Thanks for commenting.

Luigi x

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

An interesting thought from the IP, Luigi. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I thought I would try a different angle and shy away from the historical/factual style that didn't draw much response.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Bee on

It works, too, Luigi, because here, you draw an emotional response more than just an intellectual one. The imagery you have used is striking and memorable, and the blending of subjects moving. It's a beautiful poem, and shows yet, a wider range to your great writing skill and poetic talents.  

Bee

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Well, what can I say Bee? I am absolutely delighted by your reassuring and encouraging words and can't thank you enough for the praise you proffered. I am of course glad that the poem managed to strike the right note.

My best regards. Luigi x

 

Submitted by Pat G on

I love the gentle tone and lightness of writing and recognise the mirrored truth. But I think there'll be plenty more flings, false eyelashes or not. Call me an optimist.

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

There are some, of course, whom Nature has endowed with great vitality, Pat. Also, hope springs eternal but a universal elixir of youth hasn't yet been discovered.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

Best wishes, Luigi