The Mirror

You stare
Inspecting my face,
Scrutinizing
Every detail.

Then you grin
And you’re my evil twin,
Daring me;
Because we’re the same,
But you’re
Just a bit more brave,
And you’re on the inside
Looking out,
Trapped,
And you egg me on.

But I falter,
And my steps stutter,
Wondering if I really could?
You shake your head,
Disappointed.
Wash your hands,
Turn away.

And I’m on the outside
Looking in,
And I grin
Because you’re the one
That other people see,
And you’re my evil twin
And you’re braver than me
And I think
Perhaps I could,
Maybe.