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A mirror, I assume…
has a host, a ghost
and the guardian too.
A host with pomp invites
to visit the museum
of rare collections.
I probe within, tap/tips
the fingers of life,
left in the wrinkles.
The ghost of mirror
appears for moment
with malevolent smile.
Repulsive, he points
what it could be if…
I kept my style.
The guardian wipes
the mirror crystal clear -
I see a radiant self.
The host leans in bow,
says: ‘keep showing up’,
at distance - ghost's
dubious glance...
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Aw ha! So that's how the dim view feature works on a vehicle rear view mirror.
ReplyDeleteinteresting...i rather like the guardian...perhaps they allow us to see as it could be you know...or what really is in wiping away the veneer of the ghost....
ReplyDeleteOpposites, yin and yang, it's always about opposites . . .
ReplyDeleteNice description.
We are lucky there is a guardian and not only a ghost in our mirrors! And I am glad he can wipe away what the other suggests!
ReplyDeleteInteresting to find all of these in one poem. The host and the guardian sound friendly and helpful, but the ghost is one I could probably do without in my mirror. Good to keep that ghost in the distance!!
ReplyDeleteSigh...I meant: interesting to find all of these in one's poem!!
DeleteGhost of the mirror - this is really interesting, how we perceive ourselves in the light of truth. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Great characters in an allegory/fable I can totally relate to. Thank you, Humbird.
ReplyDeleteGhost within, could be real or could be our sin
ReplyDeletehaha the ghost in the mirror
ReplyDeleteThat mirror is a great trickster, you can't believe him for one moment.
ReplyDeleteThree cheers for the guardian.
ReplyDeleteI love "the fingers of life left in the wrinkles".
ReplyDelete...hauntingly interesting.... we are the ghost that we fear to see everyday... smiles...
ReplyDeleteInteresting. The ghost is one would never have thought about.
ReplyDeleteI like this.. Though these ghosts connected to looking in the mirror seems so much less kind as I get older☺
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your comments! ...just got some mysterious internet/Wi connection
ReplyDeleteissue yesterday-today (just fixed) after writing this poem...oh! Thanks to All!
Seeing yourself in the reflection of a museum exhibit is spooky..two stories crossing paths..you've captured it perfectly..
ReplyDeleteAn interesting and fine poem.
ReplyDeletehaunting poem and a mirror that has many secrets
ReplyDeleteThe host and the ghost... interesting view through your words. Well-penned.
ReplyDelete-HA
interesting conversations with tidbits of the self!
ReplyDeleteso many people crowded into the mirror when we look in! Thank goodness for the guardian angel showing up last to leave us with clearer eyes!
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