Bonfire of Mirrors

We borrowed light

from a candle and

stole awe from the moon

to illuminate humility

on the night vanity died.

Self images tossed

on a bonfire of mirrors

burned misconception

from the blind spots of truth.

We raked the ash

of narcissism’s woe

until yes smothered

every regret.

Imperfect rose

on phoenix wings

as we sang in the

newborn tongue

of flaws.

©Susie Clevenger 2015

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