I felt it | poem

1/18/23

a poem by aj

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There I stood, in front of a reflection,

Trying to identify another flaw.

Scratching at my flaky face,

Hoping the ice would finally thaw

But I was met with glass skin.

Eyes that embraced instead of cut,

A face that shone like a comet

Forming imperfectly like rust.

I felt it this time, not a façade

Within the roots, that hid my lungs-

Protected my mind, defying my thoughts.

I felt like cold summers

I felt like a dream

I was a concert

I was serene

My god, I felt it- the feeling so raw.

It lasted tonight, perhaps one day again,

Acceptance is not a fool’s game.

I left the reflection with damp eyes,

Finally, acceptance was on my side.

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