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The Creature in the Mirror


As he looks into the mirror, he sees a stranger with sharp eyes glaring Who is this thing looking back at him? Thick, dark brows furrow and small beady eyes look smaller Who is this creature staring? High cheekbones sweep back and up The creature has an angular and inhuman look Small, red lips purse in agitation and a hand wipes away the perspiration Opening his mouth wide, he lets out a tune from deep within his lungs And it is stale. This is a strange and worrisome creature indeed Who is this character? Whoever he is, he wants out, he wants to scream, he wants to know He wants to see himself in the mirror, instead of this stranger peering back at him.
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SarahEarth
I love how you described this persons desires or possible other self coming out and trying to emerge. keep writing, you tell a wonderful story!!

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