Friday, July 11, 2008

ten thousand mirrors

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Inspired by a picture of the lady in profile, facing a disco ball. I kid you not. It made me think about the poor mirrors that everyday must sit and see things (and people) that are certainly not pleasant to see.

ten thousand mirrors

ten thousand mirrors sing and play
in joy to get to frames your face
for in that task there's not disgrace
as beauty burns the haze away.
a mirror's task must sometimes be
an arduous mock of what is real,
so glass and silver celebrates
when given beauty's opportunity.

William F. DeVault. all rights reserved.
for Elena.

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