Reflections.. Poem by Shraddha kanna

Reflections..

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Mirrors and mirrors all around me
When I look, i wonder, who is it I see?
In awe of one, while I ignore the other
They're all the same, but don't resemble either.
Reflections i see, of me in you
Blinded by illusion, not seeing the truth.

Pained by a few, gained from a few
I've laughed, I've cried, with me or with you?
I see what I know, do I know what I see?
I cannot tell the difference between you and me.
Reflections i see, of me in you.
I was blinded by illusion, not seeing the truth.

The image ripples, as I judge it each day.
The stone i threw, at me or you? It's hard to say.
The veil of ignorance, was truly a gift.
With it being lifted, I'm just a misfit.
Oh why do I see reflections of me in you.
I was content with my illusion, not seeing the truth.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Topic(s) of this poem: awakening,ignorance,imagery,images,judgement,mirror,reflection,reflections,self discovery,truth
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
We all judge people the moment we see them. We all do it. You'd be hypocritical to say no. It's a primitive default mechanism that's inbuilt in each one of us to guage everyone.
I've taken a moment to step back to see the truth of it. The way it is. exactly. You see.. we always see people through our previous experiences, comparisions,   conclusions we've drawn over time.our 'understanding' of people that we take so much pride in.. who is it really about.. you or them?
To not judge at all is not in our ability. But to consider that it may not be true, definitely is.
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