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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

Date: 1/22/2022 3:54:00 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

Date: 1/20/2022 8:10:00 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.