Fragments of me, disjointed
Reflected and repeated
The effect is disorienting
And for a moment I forget
Who do I think I am?
Walls up against the world
Vulnerability safely disguised
Behind a mask of self confidence
Beneath an elaborate costume
Stumble disoriented, across the stage
Infinity mirrors and madness
Reach out a hand to steady
Not expecting to find yours
Firm and strong, but tender
Who do you think you are?
Climbing these walls
And tearing away this disguise?
And for the moment I remember
It was you who gathered the fragments
And put me back together
Header image: Infinity Mirror Room – Yayoi Kusama
Thank goodness for those who put us back together and help keep us that way.
Lovely work Meg!
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Thank you Peter! Yes, we all need that person or persons!
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Spellbinding… like those mirrors
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Thank you so much, Tony!
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Wow!!!!!
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Thanks, Rita!
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So, so good ❤️
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I’m so glad you like it! ❤️
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Nice Meg.
You wear a lot of lovely hats.
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Thanks Darnell! I think poetry was the first thing I started writing – you know, angsty teenage stuff! But I still like to compose once in a while to stretch my use of language and metaphor. Anyway, appreciate your kind words!
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I love this!
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Thanks so much, Dee!
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Love this, Meg!
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Thanks so much, Angela!
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My pleasure, Meg! Happy holidays!💜
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And best wishes to you as well! 💜
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Thank you!
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