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NIGHT REFLECTIONS

 By Jen (Jenny Matysse)

Three candle fires reflecting in the mirror

The only light on this stormy night

I lean back in my chair and close my eyes

My mind wanders, or is this a dream?

A ring with a red stone protected by diamonds

The delicate gold chain from Spain

Letters – so many letters - from all over the world

I had each word memorized

Now I look out of the window of a jumbo jet

It is 3 a.m. and complete darkness

You will greet me at the other end

But I will never stay

My eyes open and now only one candle glows

The rain streaks down my windows

The wind twirls the leaves and gathers dust

My eyes grow heavy once again

You are promising me the world

A diamond ring will be my shackle

Oh, but I must return

Never to see you again

Do not plead – it is no use

I cannot change what is to be

The connection to my destiny

Is a mystery I will not fight

Birds rejoice at the clearing skies

The sun slips over the horizon

I blow out the fire from the remaining candle

And see my reflection in the mirror

I cannot explain the rhythm of my life

No regrets or second thoughts

I followed the truth

My mind is peaceful