Break the Mirror

Sometimes in our lives We are compelled to say 'I know you' A man playing a piano In a train station Inspired me to listen and write a poem The next day I met him It transpires he's an artist With installations all over the region Not that he told me this I looked it up later He was an at ease, happy in his skin guy Who introduced me from my corner As if I was part of the days plan I'd just remained in the art space To finish a project A nobody Making nothing much But as I told him How I was inspired by the music He read my poem And we both stood still I wondered how connections work It seems I have lived around his art Maybe it's his resonance I know well Year on year sending a frequency Out into the streets I walked I know not why it worked the other way Why he knew me I'm just a flickering light With brief moments of existence Where I am seen It was fun to be seen Or connect I walk away Unclear if I could always be more Or if I've just had a nice day Perhaps I don't feel myself Because I'm not quite myself yet There's no need for greatness Just for expression And connection To walk paths and stand still And be bathed in light The reason for his presence In the art room Was to discuss space and art How the boundaries are blurred With connections unknown Or incomprehensible That's a lot to think about Break The Mirror Poetry Contest 3rd March 2023 Sponsored by: Unseeking Seeker