The Mirror(Shirley Smothers) When I first moved
to the small town, I lived
In a rundown house.
Unfortunately my resources
were limited and I had
to live in a bad neighborhood.
My rental house was small
and rat infested. The residents of
This town kept to themselves and I
often felt like an outsider.

The mirror in my bedroom
had a dark shadowy spot
in the corner. It looked creepy but I
told myself to ignore it.
But sometimes I swear
the shadow pulsated
like it was breathing. I touched this
dark creepy spot, only once. Nothing happened but
I could almost swear it moved ever so slightly.

When my lease ran out I
moved to a bigger town
With more modern housing,
The neighborhood and
residents were great.
The residents of this town
Were warm and inviting.
I was often asked to join them
at Picnics, to Church, and sometimes
to Dances.

This house was perfect.
Except for one little flaw.
The mirror in my bedroom
had a dark shadowy spot
that pulsated, like
it was breathing.
Do I dare touch it?

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