What have I become?
The mirror has cracked
Dozens of me's appear in its fragmented surface
Which one is the real me?
Am I still a child
I see the huge innocent eyes on me
Begging for attention
Too silent to attract any
Am I a rebellious youth
A look of defiance set in my eyes
Too aloof to care what you think
But evoking your disapproval all the same
Am I a responsible adult
Worry has creased my brow
Stuck in the rut of life
Looking towards my future
Am I the shy wallflower
My eyes cast down
Afraid to meet your gaze
Disappointed when you pass me by
Am I wise beyond my years
Tired circles around my eyes
Worn down by experiences
Longing for peace and rest
If I look away, do they fuse into one
Do they combine to make me whole
Or do they remain separate and struggle
To control my soul, to become me
(c) Jennifer Renee' Davis
October 8, 1999