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When I am not there but nothing is

April 21, 2016
By Kathleen897 PLATINUM, New City, New York
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I look into an unfamiliar mirror
my knuckles turn white
from gripping the cold porcelain sink
I recognize the reflection as my own
but the image seems distorted
maybe because I look out of place
or maybe it’s because my eyes
are filled to the depth with hollow
and to the brim with tears

© Jill H., Pompton Plains, NJ

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