1897 - Reflection

 

A Pardalote that keeps attacking its reflection in my study window.

MLMM Monday Wordle #482 presents the following words for us to work with:

Shoulder, hide, care, join, share, pride, pleasure, steps, betrayed, friend, kind, missed.

Reflection

Small, feisty, determined.

It attacks with intent—

To defend what is his.

A proud heart.

A stout heart.

Who is this intruder,

Hiding in his realm?

No friend of his, to be sure,

“Begone, yon vassal!

You will not be missed.”

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It is morning.

The man in the mirror

Stares back at me,

Examines me.

Shoulders bare, 

Face lathered,

A kind look, quizzical.

We share the ritual steps

Of water, soap and razor,

Join in facial contortions

To ensure coverage

For the twin blades.

But does he share

My pleasures, this image?

Does he judge me?

Does he care what I do?

Have I betrayed him?

He watches, mute.

I wipe down and leave.

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