Impromptu

scared
stared
to long
in the mirror of what was supposed to be
me

then
when
looking
under the beard and fleshless smile
me

but my eyes passed
the casting  gaze
glazed by bright
smiles dimmed
me

i saw you
you saw me
further study will enlighten and align me
to no longer be
me but us
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 7, 2019 at 1:59 PM
Really knowing oneself is no easy task. Great introspective piece. xomo
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February 8, 2019 at 9:31 AM
...that's a totally different read. Enjoyed!
Connelly Avatar
February 7, 2019 at 9:51 PM
Thank you. It was supposed to be a love poem jajaja
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