Mirages
Part I of a jaded love poem. ❤️
I’d always placed you on a pedestal.
Incredible you were--your
castle glimmered in the sky.
I was always stagnant as I watched you there:
just a fragment of a lullaby.
I wished for us to be a love verse.
The worst in you was camouflaged---
I could have worshipped you forever there…
On standby.
But then I...
Had a dream that your regime unraveled,
And your castle came down crashing in collages from
the sky.
And I...
Danced amid your flame and ruin--
Finally realizing all I saw in you was just
illusion:
A mirage to which I
Could finally, finally say... goodbye.
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-Gina C. 🧚♀️✨
(Part II of this poem coming soon!)
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Author's Note: In preparation of hopefully self-publishing my own poetry book sometime in the foreseeable future, I have given myself the personal challenge of writing and posting one poem a day. 🤗 Today I'm kind of cheating, though - this is a poem I wrote this last fall that I posted to TikTok but never shared with Vocal.
This poem is part of my "Ghosts of Relationships Past" series, where I reminisce about old love experiences of mine, gone bad. :) ❤️
Will I be able to stick to my own challenge? Your guess is as good as mine. 😅 I do hope to post something each day - even if it's just a haiku. :)
About the Creator
Gina C.
Achievements:
- Twice-published in Vocal's Moment of Freedom Collection:
Free-Form poet of ethereal style🧚♀️✨
Fantasy writer
A sucker for a good rhyme
Follow my Ghosts of Relationships' Past series:)
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
Top insights
Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
Easy to read and follow
Well-structured & engaging content
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
Eye opening
Niche topic & fresh perspectives
On-point and relevant
Writing reflected the title & theme
Masterful proofreading
Zero grammar & spelling mistakes
Excellent storytelling
Original narrative & well developed characters
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Comments (27)
Wow! Best! I love it!
Some of your best work, Gina C. Keep Going!!!
Beautiful imagery, soft prose, and poignant metaphors—you're an incredibly talented poet. :) Well crafted!
Gina, this is fantastic! I found you on the Vocal writers' board and am so glad I did!
Some fantastic imagery here Gina! Thanks for sharing it with us. I am very happy to hear you have a goal of publishing your very own book of poetry. Exciting! Also, lucky you said some Haikus as I get so stressed for these members that write/post everyday - haha.😅 You can do this! 🤗
This poem has to be one of my new favourite reads! Incredibly done! 💌 Congrats on top story!!💘
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Congratulations on TS. Incredible!! Great poem.
Beautiful absolutely beautiful!!! Loving it!!!❤️❤️💕 Congratulations on Top Story!!!
I don't care if it's a "cheat," it's beautiful. Sad, but beautiful. I'm working on a poetry collection, too, along with two other books. I'd challenge you to a race, but I hate setting myself up to lose. You go, Gina!
You have used some beautiful imagery here to weave a sad yet powerful tale of love had and then lost. Wonderful job, and congrats on the top story.
Heart Wrenchingly Sad Yet, free from Illusion Chains Makes my brain feel Glad
Beautiful and strong!
Hi-Gc - So glad to see you back - My favorite 'Topic' as well...reviewing the 'Ghosts of the Past.' Jj.in.l.a.
Beautifully written, as always. All the best on your journey to publishing! Congrats on Top Story!
Congratulations on Top Story! Loved this line in particular: "Danced amid your flame and ruin". Beautiful!
I love this challenge! Stick with it! Congrats on top story!
Congrats on TS!!!
This is beautiful, Gina. Your poetry will touch the hearts of many. Good luck!!
Such an important realisation. Makes all the difference.
Damn so gorgeous 👌🌟❤️😍🥰👏
Omgggg, that was soooo freaking relatable! I just wish I'd be able dance in those flame and ruin! Looking forward to part 2!
This is gorgeous. You are so talented. ❤
So good, Gina!! Flowed beautifully with amazing imagery! Loved “And your castle came down crashing in collages from the sky.” Looking forward to seeing more poetry from your daily challenge!
Love it! Its so beautifully written. And I believe you can write a poem everyday 🤣✨