Only the Knower Knows
The Mirror... the Mask
The mirror, the mask, could not be any clearer: it takes us to task.
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It reflects self back to self but neglects to reveal its own lack of the real.
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What lies beneath the surface?
What lies! Beneath the surface a perception grows.
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What lies beyond the image?
What lies! Beyond the image a projection shows.
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What lies inside the mind?
What lies! Inside the mind only the knower knows.
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What lies we tell about the passage of time!
(when self reflects self)
A rock planted firmly in a river that flows…
(beneath the surface)
Thought, inexpressible, trapped in rhyme!
(beyond the image)
Structure, destroyed, where the raging wind blows…
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That which remains—only the knower knows.
About the Creator
C. Rommial Butler
C. Rommial Butler is a writer, musician and philosopher from Indianapolis, IN. His works can be found online through multiple streaming services and booksellers.
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