Broken Mirrors

Contributor: Ben Riddle

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The reflections of a broken mirror
perceive more than the eyes
of strangers; or our own memories.

Each shard bears witness
to some facet of the truth
that assembles our identity;

Each reflection a new angle,
a different truth or revelation
to the one we strive to picture.

Perhaps our fear of breaking,
and our belief in bad luck;
Reflects our fear of truth:

Perhaps what we fear most
is seeing who we really are.


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An aspiring poet from Perth, Western Australia; Ben Riddle is a nineteen year old student of Political Science and English and Cultural Studies at the University of Western Australia.