A Ghost In Vanity's Mirror

Inspired while reading This Is Gonna Hurt by Nikki Sixx

 

I feel at home

being invisible

in this alley

of circus freaks.

Where the horror

of a clown

is transparent

through his

painted on smile

and the beauty

of a w***e

is crystal clear

in her eyes.

The holes in

the knees

of my jeans

shows how much

I’ve grown.

The apertures

in my shoes

are the gifts

that let my roots breath.

A black alley cat

crossing my path

is ten times as lucky

as the blood stained

rabbit’s foot

you’ll take to your grave.

I consider myself lucky

that I can’t afford a mirror

cause without a reflection

to get in my way

I can clearly see

the whole truth.

 

Reviews

[Robbie~xoxo~]

You have captured the reflection of truth in this intriguing piece. This is Amazing!

"A black alley cat
crossing my path
is ten times as lucky
as the blood stained
rabbit’s foot
take to your grave."~ Powerful write!

[Norma M Sutton]

I like this. This is my favorite bit:
I can’t afford a mirror
cause without a reflection
to get in my way
I can clearly see
the whole truth.

[Stacey Watts]

Powerful words here. Very nicely expressed. Well done. It is hard to live in a world such as ours and truly feel invisible. I feel that way a lot of times.

[Seashell]

This is cleverly written showing us the what has become a comfort zone for one.
Being able to look from outside in or inside out is a good thing when realisation is present.
ty4 share
:) x

[An owl on the moon]

Both reflective and introspective, your writing grows richer every day, my friend. Been here about five years now, and I can always look to you for inspirations that move the heart and soul.

[Emerald Seas]

Quite an interesting read! I like the acknowledgement of not wanting to having to face himself in the mirror, judgment and thought may interfer with his world. Nice writing. Last four lines really capture the mind.

[Lily Mae]

Wow..this says alot and is extremely powerful.. I like the way you think my friend..xo

[Becky C Strukamp]

A very powerful truth here. Seeing clearly the whole truth because you are taking away the sight of what might be a mixed reality. Excellent writing!