A Brilliant Echo

Seeing oneself as others do
Impossible
What they think about you
Unknowable
Hear say at best
A tarnished reflection

Knowing oneself
The most reliable mirror
Trusting the projection
Confidence
Honesty can’t lose luster
A brilliant echo
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Pandit Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 10:18 AM
Words and wisdom and truth--well said, Mike.
Gentile Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 11:38 AM
Thanks Vijay!!
Sands Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 8:22 AM
True and well written Mike. I like that: A brilliant Echo. :)
Gentile Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 8:27 AM
Thanks Heidi xxoo
Gentile Avatar
May 27, 2018 at 8:27 AM
Thanks Heidi xxoo
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