Woman Looking In the Mirror Edvard Munch 1892
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that's sometimes the feeling of a reflection
the notion of who you are brought into
chaos or calm
is that me looking back?
sometimes it is
and I'm present enough
to linger with myself
when the light hits right
like the painter was found
and captures you after all
just when you thought you were lost
sometimes I'm not there
and some cobbled together
representation gazes at me
so empty of the essence of who I am
it causes offence
the magic of when eye meets eye
and souls intermingle
that is often reserved
only for those we love
they appear as light
their presence
between the mirror and I
and just for one moment
that harsh self view evaporates
to reveal the view of a kindred soul
gifted so generously
that little bursts of love
populate the universe
bouncing around
to send a cosmic thank you
across invisible realms
glimmers, the opposite of triggers
the gift of beauty
from one soul to another
of course I'll linger by the mirror
not in vanity
but in gratitude
for the relief of loving oneself
even for a second
heals the soul
so when the light bounces just right
know it's the good vibes from kindred souls
gifting love from afar
or from the past
light and love are complex things
intangible yet enveloping
to gaze beyond a mirror and feel
from a dream of a memory
you are perfectly
held in love
knowing you will be once again
Brian Strand Premiere 1st Place
Copyright © Di11y Da11y | Year Posted 2023
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