I saw myself in your eyes today
In tears

I saw reflections of the mind
Like in scales of fish
Opalescent and murky -
light bouncing within it
causing wonderment

It was the spark of consideration
Of weighing the importance -
And by the lack of words between us
as I drove you home,
Through the sounds of just the car moving
over the pavement -
I think we both saw a new version of ourselves

To face two mirrors on each other
Where all the dimensions meld
the soul is neither inner nor outer
the mind is broken down into fragments -
A collection of memories
of words
of gestures
of expressions
of Emotion –
All just keepsakes

And where were you behind it all ?
Where was I?

I realized how fragile we are
to such clarity,
Through the filters of your mind
My self-perceptions’ flimsy layers
Were pealed

I haven’t turned around in a while
To see the path behind me -
I’ve been so busy
Planning every step ahead –
My soul is feverishly stumbling
Quaking in the struggle for identity
Of constant validation
In the push for progress
I forgot the serenity in stillness
Where I met you

That place to go when you’ve given it all away
Where questions of insecurity don’t linger at every sentences’ end
Where you don’t have to wonder if I still love you
Where streets welcome silent cars to roll
Where you can hear the footsteps of God
Not far behind
~

01/05/2004

Author's Note: so many words for just a flicker...

Posted on 01/05/2004
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