The dawning found me in my busy routine
As I hurriedly prepared for work
One final glance in my vanity mirror
I stopped and turned my head with a jerk

Standing before me appeared a stranger
With brown eyes and long blonde hair
Upon her face a look of frustration
An attitude that said she didn't care

Time seized to exist as I glared at her
Until finally I began to realize
The reflection of this unknown woman
Was actually me, but in disguise

My old mind began to think and wonder
Is this the way the world views me
Could my actions be portraying a lie
Or am I really the person that you see

Always considering myself to be in control
Of my actions, thoughts, and life
This mirrored reflection that I was seeing
Chilled my soul as if pierced by a knife

The longer I sat and continued to stare
My past life came slowly creeping
Once filled with such compassion and love
I now sat before this mirror weeping

Just what had drastically changed my life
Was something that I had not a clue
But seeing my reflection in this image
There was something quickly I must do

Where I must begin to correct this wrong
I would first have to search my heart
Far embedded in my thoughts and dreams
Was a very good place to start

Of course this poem I write is pure fiction
But it asks a question to all that read
Is the reflection you portray to others
Your real life that you actually lead

Janie Moser © 02/15/06


   


 

 

 





Masquerade

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