Smoke

There is a smoke in her eyes 

That hides the fire in her soul

I dreamt

I dreamt a light

That blinded me

I dreamt a dark

And could not see

I dreamt that arms

Surrounded me

I dreamt a love

That could not be

The wind did blow

Through hollow trees

The skies grew dark

The cold did seize

My love was nowhere

To be found

My dreams I dreamt

Had run aground 

For that is what

Our dreams are dear

But visions though

They seem so clear 

When eyes are op'n

They're like the air

They vanish fast 

And disappear 

Never ready

We are never ready for...

Life and all it has to offer

So just live

Just

Live 

Nothing else

When he could think of nothing else

He thought of her 

Unspeaking reflection

I've nothing to say

He said to his mirror

Like a silent movie

His image made no sound

But lips moving

Why can't I hear you

He implored his reflection

I speak

And you mock me 

With silence

I'm out of words

My thoughts are empty

Heart weak

I need your advice

He begged

But his reflection silently

Staring back at him 

Aping him

Offering not a word

No counsel

And he could not understand

When he was younger

His reflection spoke often

Offering advice

Arguing 

Point after counterpoint 

Whatever he said

His reflection 

Could offer a counter

A better way

But now there was nothing

No life in the mirror

Just an image

A picture of him looking back

At him

What has time done to you

His image just looking back

Away

Where have you gone 

Away 

As he turned to walk 

He noticed a streak down the mirror

From water

Not condensation from a recent shower

Just one streak

He shuddered as he looked up

He saw from where it originated 

His reflection

Now looking right at him 

Had cried 

©johnfklee