Saturday, August 6, 2022

blemish

the mirror reflects every wrinkle 
every blemish and all fine lines 
looking closer in the  brilliant light 
I still see the pieces whole 
though I try to cover it completely
cosmetics just don't do the trick
truth stares back at the end of the day 
when the powder is washed away 

with the breaking of each crimson dawn 
weakness filters in with the sun
after  sweet dreams...how real they seemed 
cotton candied fantasies -- 
before they overcome me 
before I trip on what's not there
I reckon with the reflection 
and how I got from there to here

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