CONTRARY VIEW

Twizzle48

CONTRARY VIEW

 

A reflection that I saw in the mirror

Is never what I ever expected to see

It shows me an alternate perspective

And very disturbing, all would agree

 

A suggestion of a two faced identity

Neither quite what one may expect

Of a character in stark presentation

But the mirror’s job is just to reflect

 

Maybe I’d glimpsed in that moment

Another side of me normally hidden

The image might just tell a true story

But appeared anyway, and unbidden

 

It is possible I can possess two faces

One kind, and the other quite mean

A few of my friends may know both

Whereas most people are inbetween

 

I looked once more and saw myself

At least as how I wanted to appear

But close up in a corner of one eye

I saw the beginnings of a small tear

 

I’ll just have to live with that image

Since then, I’ve not seen ever again

Unlikely to have been a tear of joy

Perhaps even the mere hint of pain

  • Author: Twizzle48 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 9th, 2024 06:23
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  • peet

    Very well penned. Such deep thoughts. Good job.

  • Tony36

    Great write

  • Doggerel Dave

    Do I truly know myself? I'm not sure......
    Insight there, even not knowing....



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