14.3.08

I cannot explain it

I smoke, and the mirror
shows no smoke

In fact, the mirror
shows neither my pipe
nor my hand holding it

In fact, my face
and I
are missing as well

– Bhoot (© 1898)

Note
I pulled out this poem by my close friend Bhoot because Totally Optional Prompts' theme Smoke and Mirrors reminded me of it.

2 comments:

Tumblewords: said...

I didn't know this poem - it's wonderful - thanks for sharing!

Crafty Green Poet said...

a vampire perhaps?