Category : Poems

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The man in the mirror 
Is a life long foe
He accompanies me every day
A dark silhouette
Mimics my every move 
Making a mockery of
Every good intention, 
Every positive emotion, 
Every possible romance.


No second escapes his scorn
Minutes drag out in his presence
I try to convince him to like me;
Singing his praise
Writing his poems
Building sculptures in his name 
But to no avail. 


I tried keeping him away;
But like a magnet to metal
he is drawn to my pain
I build walls 
And he breaks them down
I find peace 
And he brings chaos
I find a hiding place 
And he finds me


I find hope
And he crushes it.