Sharp Knife

16 Jun 2012

Sharp Knife

I found your mirror
when looking for something
in the walk-in closet,
the oval, black-framed one
with the ivory handle.

A lightning bolt crack
shot down from top
to bottom, carving my face
with a sharp knife
misplaced years ago.

june two thousand twelve
copyright j matthew waters
all rights reserved

Posted in Poetry and tagged memories, mirror, poetry

9 thoughts on “Sharp Knife”

all time oldes on June 22, 2012 at 3:47 am said:

I really like this, fully intrigues me.

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J Matthew Waters on June 22, 2012 at 7:48 am said:

Thanks so much, Pam. I greatly appreciate your visits here.

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Lola Marina (@lolapowers) on July 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm said:

Superb! It intrigues me too!

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- J Matthew Waters on July 8, 2012 at 2:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much for revisiting my poetry blog, Lola. So happy you enjoyed this one, too!
  
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Lola Marina (@lolapowers) on July 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm said:

I think I am going to buy your book!

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Lola Marina (@lolapowers) on July 8, 2012 at 2:02 pm said:

Is there any way of getting it in print? I like poetry in print form.

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- J Matthew Waters on July 8, 2012 at 2:05 pm said:
  
  sorry, do not have in book form yet, but if you DM me your email addy on twitter I will email you the adobe reader version, that way you could print it yourself.
  
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D Brockmeyer ~ Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA on June 7, 2013 at 9:20 am said:

The very same thing happened to me, when I found out of a loved ones secret. Loved this piece dear friend.

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- j matthew waters on June 7, 2013 at 9:32 am said:
  
  So glad you liked this one, Denise. Thank you. jw
  
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