Reflection

• Nikia Bailey, Grade 11
• Poetry
• 2016

A two way mirror,
But there’s no way through,
On one side there’s me,
And on the other there’s you,
I stare at your reflection,
The exact same as mine,
You had no choice to go back,
To leave me behind,
I’m all alone by the mirror,
I’m my only company,
Even my shadow can’t get up,
And walk beside me,
A reflection on the screen,
Just a pixelated face,
I can no longer braid your hair,
Or feel the warmth in your embrace,
I break through the mirror,
And open my eyes,
On one side there’s me,
And on the other theres sky.