Conversations with the Mirror

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I washed my face and looked up

Whats worrying you I asked ??

But, you already know - said the reflection

Its been long since I have heard you speak

Speak please and help me now.

Questions - it said - I have questions on my mind

I braced myself and gave a nod

How long since we've seen home?

How long since you last laughed ?

Time has flown fast

And the shadows of worry 

Have faded the ambers of your heart.

You are tied now

Tied with chains of responsibilities

You have travelled far and are walking still

But the journey has long stopped

Where is the spark that once shone these eyes 

Where is the hope that eclipsed all in flight 

Where is the boy - bright and fiery

Sure as an arrow on its mark 

I know all that needs to be done

And I know all that you must

But you can not go further on this path

Green pastures and certain meals

Are not for the wolves at heart

Act now and change the course

Or life will flow as it has flown 

And we will yet speak once more

And many years would have passed

The journey will in deed draw to its end

And you will have only this mirror

Mourning the regrets of your past

- Sanket

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