Reflection

I.

Sitting on the side of the road,

its frame cracking along the edge,

with splotches of oil

covering its shiny surface.

II.

In the carnival tent,

they surround you

following you, every step.

III.

The light, reflecting off,

creates a fire in the parched grass.

IV.

It swallows you whole

and spits you back out

disgusted.

V.

The car sped by you

cracking the mirror,

sending a piece of glass

onto your lap.

VI.

Your glasses, brand new,

reflect the lamplight

glowing in the night.

VII.

You look into the mirror again,

then put it away in its drawer

until it is needed.