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MIRROR REFLECTIONS.

A Kaleidoscope of Self-Discovery

By Johnpaul Okwudili Published 6 days ago 2 min read
MIRROR REFLECTIONS.
Photo by Caroline Veronez on Unsplash

In the quiet chambers of introspection,
where shadows blend with light,
I stand before the looking glass,
a portal to the depths of my soul.

The mirror, a silent witness,
captures the essence of my being,
reflecting back the contours of my face,
etched with the passage of time.

Eyes, twin pools of reflection,
hold the stories of my journey,
gleaming with the echoes of laughter,
glistening with the tears of sorrow.

I trace the lines, delicate pathways,
mapping the landscape of my existence,
each curve a testament to resilience,
each wrinkle a chapter in my tale.

In the reflection, I see echoes of ancestors,
their whispers carried on the wind of memory,
their hopes and fears etched in my bones,
a legacy woven into the fabric of my identity.

I confront the masks I wear,
layers of persona and pretense,
unveiling the rawness beneath,
the vulnerability of authenticity.

Who am I in this dance of light and shadow?
A seeker of truth amidst illusions,
a pilgrim wandering the labyrinth of self,
tracing the contours of identity.

In the mirror, I confront my fears,
the darkness that lurks within,
the doubts that whisper in the night,
casting shadows across my path.

Yet, I find strength in vulnerability,
courage in imperfection,
for it is in embracing the shadow,
that I illuminate the light within.

I am the reflection of dreams,
visions painted on the canvas of possibility,
each stroke a brush of hope,
each hue a tapestry of aspiration.

I am the silence between heartbeats,
where echoes of longing reside,
yearning to be heard,
in the symphony of existence.

In the mirror, I see the wounds,
scars carved by battles fought,
reminders of resilience,
testaments to healing and growth.

I am the echo of laughter,
rippling through the corridors of memory,
the warmth of connection,
in the embrace of kindred spirits.

I am the whispers of regret,
lessons learned through trials,
forgiveness sought and granted,
a journey of redemption.

In the mirror, I glimpse the future,
a horizon painted with dreams,
unfolding like the petals of a flower,
each bloom a promise of possibility.

I am the reflection of love,
the embrace that knows no boundaries,
the bond that transcends time,
a sanctuary in the storm.

I am the mirror and the reflection,
the seer and the seen,
the journey and the destination,
a mosaic of moments, woven into eternity.

In the mirror, I discover not just myself,
but the tapestry of humanity,
a kaleidoscope of souls,
each thread a story waiting to be told.

For in the reflection, I find truth,
the essence of my being,
the mirror of my soul,
a poetic exploration of self.

And as I stand before the looking glass,
gazing into the depths of my own reflection,
I see not just who I am,
but who I have the power to become

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  • Esala Gunathilake6 days ago

    Very powerful. Liked it.

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