reflection
lady of the mirror
calls you to retreat into reflection
back to the city center
where you once wandered the streets at night
or deep into the forest
where sights & sounds remind you
of a life before this one
she tells you what you crave
is a nonjudgmental environment
one in which your own
reflection
reminds you of the stars that shine
revealing all the many things
you are certain to find
december two thousand twenty-four
copyright j matthew waters
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I really love how this poem invites you into a quiet, reflective space. The “Lady of the mirror” feels like someone guiding you back to a time or place where you felt more connected to yourself, whether that’s the city or the forest. I interpret this as New York or the country and they are both very different environments. The idea of needing a “nonjudgmental environment” is exactly what I need as of late, sometimes we need that kind of space to realize the light we have inside.
Yes, I agree on needing that kind of space, to step back and take a good look both inside and out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.