When I looked in the mirror
this morning I was surprised
to see I still had long hair.
I didn't recognize myself.
Last night I dreamed hard
that I had shaved my head like a marine.
The dream felt real enough to eat.
I was full of regret but
also resolve to live this
new way with less of me
because what else can you do?
So! I was happy to find myself
unchanged in the weak light
of morning--at least for now.
The mirror will surprise me again
as it always does and then I will
start at the things it nakedly reveals.
2 comments:
I LOVE your poetry. I am not usually a poetry person because it seems weird and pretentious and I just don't get it. I actually understand what you are talking about! Thanks!
"I was full of regret but
also resolve to live this
new way with less of me"
heart heart heart
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