Jim Vandevelde Poet Rhyme

The Reflection

In front of the mirror,

I stare into my eyes

To myself 

I repeat I’m alive 

A terrifying feeling,

A somber realization 

Fear of seeing

The Loneliness of being

Trapped inside myself,

Death the only way out,

Hopelessness and doubt,

I look away,

But the feeling stays 

Finally, reality abates 

Fear Slowly fades,

Back to the mundane 

To the charades 

JEV

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Unseeking Seeker January 22, 2022 at 3:54 AM And then there is the option of thought rested stillness, devoid of fear & desire, when The Holy Spirit either descends or ascends, as the case may be, suffusing our form with waves of cascading bliss, an ignition in renewal, continual, within.

Virginia Gelok January 20, 2022 at 8:10 AM Oft times we do just that. Feeling there is no reason to go on, but then realize there are other so much worse off. Keep the strength of being able to look yourself in the eyes knowing life must go on. Very interesting poem.