The Fears & Their Blind Stares

February 28, 2016

Heavy breathing

Emotions seething

Mirror stumbling in the darkness

Chest and lungs heaving

Reflections causing pain so heartless

Now crying, curled up and screaming

Panic

Breathe

Fear

Leave

Eyes see the mirror

Unbeknownst to all its fear

He just reflects throughout the years

Internalized, choking on tears

Yet through the ignorant angry sneers

The mirror stays on

Reflection

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