True Lies
this day like all those before
staring at the reflection in the mirror
she knows what it is she sees
that which she hides so successfully
from those she will always love
yet when she braves the closer look
deep within her soul
reflected through her eyes
tears begin to mist the rims
as memories ravage her heart
of one that could touch her like no other
make her come alive with just a word
and as suddenly as it began
the moment slips away
and once more the reflection looking back
is that of the woman that loves a man
she knows life may not be fair
but she chose her path
as night falls and the moon shines bright
she whispers a wish upon the stars
that the one that holds the key to all that she is
remains safe and happy in the path he walks
-Candye Dubin_
6-16-2003 ©