THREE REFLECTIONS
May
| I look in the mirror. Who am I now? |
| In the reflection I see |
| a curly headed blond. |
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| Out into the world I go |
| feeling the wig |
| around my head |
| wondering who notices; |
| feigning confidence, |
| trying to forget. |
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| I look in the mirror. Who am I now? |
| In the reflection I see |
| a thin-haired old woman. |
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| Into my world of pain I hide |
| aware of the hair loss, |
| telling others it's like |
| a baby's fine hair; |
| trying to deny the real thoughts, |
| the old woman thoughts. |
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| I look in the mirror. Who am I now? |
| In the reflection I see |
| a cover-up. |
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| Feeling my head getting cold |
| in the comfort of my home |
| I add a scarf |
| which offers warmth, |
| which hides reality. |
| A scarf. And yet, |
| another symbol. |
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From Journey Unknown (Journey Press, 1994) |
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