FrozenA solitary pillarIn the eye of the stormNo cover, no protectionNo way to stay warmThis frozen hurricane bears downAnd every side collapses inSnow flakes and shards of iceEmbed into my skinThe steam of my breath fadesAnd my eyes seal shutDisappearing deep in the snowAs the stars light upA solitary handEncased in silvery iceReaches up for the moonWaiting for the end of this night
Mirror, MirrorI awoke from a daze, And what did I see?A girl in the glass,Who looked strangely like me.We may have been twins,Almost but not quite.I thought my eyes were the sky,But hers were of night.I thought my face was full,But there were hollows in her cheeks.Wasn't I flushed and rosy?She might not have eaten in weeks.My hair was soft and smooth,Hers a forest, thick and wild.My teeth shone, her lips were cemented,It seemed she never smiled.I thought I had curves,She was just skin and bones.Wasn't I healthy and strong?She could use a good home.I pondered and questioned, "Who could you be?"She replied, "I am wha