Mirror Poem by Di11y Da11y

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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