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THE MIRROR

mad hippie poet

I look at the image inside the mirror like I did as a child. I look outside the window as this aging man with wrinkles and liver spots takes refuge in my hands. The face that looks back at me speaks in a voice I do not understand, saying this place has become your holy land. It is where you planted your feet to fight, but alone, you do not stand
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Written on October 13, 2024

Submitted by Oakley on October 13, 2024

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mad hippie poet

 · 1974 · New jersey

I have been writing for 40 years my poetry is about life,death love,and redemption. after having two near death expiercences and a TBI my poetry has become more spirtual more…

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  • alanswansea18
    alanswansea18
    Well done I always wanted to do a poem about a mirror but haven't got there yet.
    LikeReply3 months ago
  • luisestable1
    luisestable1
    This is fine, but I am not certain what is that place that has become his holy land. Several come to mind. This poem has a somewhat sad tone.
    LikeReply3 months ago

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