Non Stranger

By forest_for_ever

Wed, 09 Feb 2022
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None Stranger

Stranger than most
Haunted by what you see
A pale, drawn shadow, a ghost
Tell me what might you be?

From the moment I saw you I wondered.
Who are you and why do you glare?
From where have you wandered?
Why for your inscrutable stare?

Furrowed in thought
Life lines aplenty
What has life brought
Expressionless eyes so empty

Weary, haggard and worn
Clearly time has taken its toll
Regretting the day you were born?
Just waiting, waiting the final call

I paused to gauge your intention
Your burden expression seemed vast
Mirrored in sad reflection
That face staring back from the glass

A lifelong mystery
From cradle or manger
Just what is your history?
I perceive none stranger

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

A really clever idea, Graham.

But I think we do rather stare when we look at our own reflection! — and then smile when greeting someone else, - and then we realise what God has given us to cheer ourselves and others despite all the negatives! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Clever play on words, and a really original use of the IP - well done!

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

Thank you