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Self-Reflection~ By Renie Simone

2/28/2018

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I kept staring;
She stared in return. 
When I blinked, she blinked right back --
delayed, but twice as hard;
the same, but different. 
Stood slouched — 
almost hunched over. 
She wore the same outfit as I, 
but it didn't seem to fit her the same. 
I tucked my shirt into my trousers, 
she did the same. It looked better on me 
than it did her. 
Her hair was tangled. 
I could tell because it looked just like 
mine used to. Hers was more voluptuous than 
mine ever was. I could almost hear her speaking, 
like telepathy. But her voice sounded different, 
deeper, more pronounced --
I couldn't put a finger on where I recognized it. 
She didn't say anything in particular;
it was as if she didn't say words at all. 
The way she mumbled sounded different --
almost foreign. 
It was soothing, almost refreshing to hear, 
because somehow I understood her.
Her face was pointed like a soft mountain top.
She looked almost... 
disappointed when I noticed. Nose fairly flat — 
Mine had a small bump. Her lips were uneven, 
showing gums when she faked a smile; 
I never opened my mouth to grin, it was unbecoming. 
Her forehead was long and wide, 
big enough for two brains --
I bet she's smarter than I am.
I noticed she was tired — I was tired, too. 
My eyes are blue. Hers were grey, 
similar to the sky when it rained — 
almost like it was waiting for a rainbow.
I lifted my hand to touch hers, 
she did the same right after. I could feel 
the warmth of her hand on mine. It felt as if 
she was a long-lost sister, someone 
I hadn't seen in a long time. 
An instant connection. 
I don't remember ever meeting her, but 
it was like I knew everything about her.
We let go at the same time.
She became a stranger again.


Author Bio:
Renie Simone is a student, writer, and teacher. Born in Los Angeles, raised north of London, England in a small village, Renie has traveled all over Europe and America. Residing statewide once again, she studies English with concentration in creative writing at San Jose State. In the future, Renie Simone hopes to see, teach, and learn as she travels the world. And always, adventures await her.
2 Comments
Dina Eastwood
2/28/2018 02:11:07 pm

This poem is lovely.

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S
3/1/2018 12:57:14 pm

I love this poem and the way you describe the world

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