In the Mirror

Looking at his reflection
In the mirror
He felt a spark.

But what he saw was another,
lost in the dark.
A creation of his mind,
vivid and bright.

While his true self lay messy
fading from sight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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January 22, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Interesting take on perception here, Akham.
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