I am She
Last week, a client delivered to my office a huge box which contained hand made chocolates inside a solid chocolate box. The thank you card which accompanied it had his personal contact details inside.... I was so embarrassed. The whole department ribbed me for the rest of the afternoon.
This morning my sister called to tell me that she was on the train, on her way to my house. The only problem is, I'd left my batter operated man replacement on the bathroom basin. Before I could think clearly I'd blurted out "nooo, you can't. Don't go in the bathroom!" After hanging up the phoned I realised, oh yeah, just go home at lunch time and resolve the situation. So I did.
Bridget Jones, I am She.
Further Reflections
There are a lot of mirrors hung on the various passages of my life.I wonder then, how many walls I am hanging on?I know that it goes both ways. Some people play a part in our lives that we may not like, but when we think about it, we ourselves play that same part in someone else's life.How often am I this mirror? To whom do I merely reflect enthusiasm, but actually feel none? To cut it short, to bring it down to basics, who am I faking for?
Reflection of Me
You smile back at me in a way that is familiar
I beam and you beam back
Happiness at my joy
Sorrow at my loss
Such a comfort
Like looking at my reflection
I saw warmth in our relationship
Generosity, kindness
Thoughtfulness, Attention
Beautiful… Beauty
It took me a long time to figure it out
I was so foolish
What I mistook for you reading me so well
Was my own reflection
You are merely a mirror
A two dimensional image
Incapable of contributing independent feelings
Nothing that is not a reflection of my own
Incapable of giving me what I need
Do I need to keep you around?
Cute bevelled edge
Hanging from a decorative chain
What not?
Why not keep you up on the lounge room wall
People do so admire mirrors
