Looking Glass

 

Looking Glass

 

Your eyes flicker

When you notice the light,

My luminescent gaze.

Your fascination

Names me unique

From the lackluster haze.

Yet realize,

I am but a reflection

Of the spotlight in my face.

I am stunning,

And stunned -

Frozen animal in my place.

Like the moon reflects the sun,

To guide us in dark night -

So I see the lamp

And imitate its light.

And you, alike,

My sister or brother,

Are sun or daughter,

But refuse to see.

Instead, hold a mirror to me

And I become moonlight on water.

 

© 1/4/2000

Reviews

[Angelface]

Thank you so much for reading and reviewing my poem. And I don't think that poetry can ever be read "wrong"... if it touches your heart or makes you think... then you are certainly reading it just right! Shine on, you crazy diamond!

[Tiffany]

I think this poem is saying to look to the real source. The line 'but refuse to see' confused me a bit. It seemed a bit judgemental at first, then as I pondered, it seemed more a call to action or challenge. I really like this. I may have it all wrong'ish' but I enjoyed being challenged to think.


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