In the portrait of the mirror and I
My secret disfigurement is seen
A spark remains in my eye.
To the world I bare only the tears I cry
Scars emerge in the silvery sheen
In the portrait of the mirror and I.
Beauty and confidence lie
Silver confronts the disguises I preen
A spark remains in my eye.
Though scarred, silvered glass won’t deny
An inner strength on which I lean
In the portrait of the mirror and I.
I hide, seeking the darkness of the night sky
I am found by the silvery moon, reflecting the unseen
A spark remains in my eye.
Looking in the mirror as my features die
Stripped layer by layer, my faith remains keen
In the portrait of the mirror and I
A spark remains in my eye.
Lynn Mari, ©2008.
Note: I was inspired to write “In the Portrait of the Mirror” after hearing the story of Lee Thomas, a TV news anchor diagnosed with vitaligo. After suffering with illness for many years, and still no cure, I was moved very deeply by Lee’s story, and could relate on many levels (though I could not possibly understand, my heart goes out). Thanks to Lee for sharing your story and giving courage and hope to so many 
The beauty you possess is not meant for the eye to see but for the soul to receive.
Book Excerpt: ‘Turning White’. CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/01/07/turning.white/
Lee Thomas: ‘Would Other People See a Monster?’by Jessica Hornig. ABC News, 1/3/2007.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=4075652
NPR: Lee Thomas on ‘Turning White’, 12/3/2007.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16836642
As always your poems leave me breathless. I hope I can be as good with time.
Comment by nectarfizz — January 17, 2008 @ 2:34 pm |
Nice poem =D.
Comment by marcusl12 — January 18, 2008 @ 6:20 am |