Enemy of a State

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life

Shattered mirrors,

Painting a picture,

Gathering shards,

Swept up as to discard.

Thinking I had it all, atlas.

Until one rogue piece cut from my…past

Close by, under tow, least expected,

Never thinking so,  making a  way,

Out the corner  of  my  mind

I was  hit  from  behind,  twirling to find

It twas a  mirage,  surreal nightmare

The present gift was in the feel right  heir

I forgot how  shook  I was to even go  there

So  I  buried her imagery,  until glimpsing memory,

Glancing blows, that brought sharp pangs,

That just as quickly, dissipates, leaving  ponder,

Wandering around, cursing  in the here  and  now

Questioning, how in  the   now,  could I have let this happen,

What was  the answer,  so  I wipe  and smear the blood and tears

To continue  my walk  this  way, forever cautious  in  sojourn

Life’s turn  is  always  care-free,  but  we still must step cautiously