the mirror
misleads
twists
morphs
elevates
the aura
beyond
its importance
just an illusion
maybe…….
was it not vanity
that led Dionysus to
his dead mother, Semele?
I’ll dress myself
in the garment of a chameleon’s star
display the rainbow shades of a peacock’s feathers
letting arrogance lay bed in my heart
until I decline — the way roses do
Influenced by Aja Monet & Akwaeke Emezi, Bright Aboagye is a Ghanaian who dreams of becoming a surrealist blues poet, writer and – with a passion for cooking – aspires to open a restaurant. Bright hopes that his works inspire other people just as there are no writing opportunities in Ghana.
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