As I look in the mirror

I don't recognize this face

There's something familiar

but the reflection

has changed

The aura around it

that once sparked

with energy

hides an unhumbled trace

of a lackluster enemy

I'm confused when I ask

Who are you

Why are you here

For the answer I get

is an arrogant jeer

I try to look past

these untrusting eyes

But the callous reaction

comes as such a surprise

It glares back at me

Showing me

I don't have the right

warning me to go away

I came unprepared

for this fight

Feeling clearly defeated

I give up, turn to leave

Then I hear

a soft whisper

that screams

Hey

Don't go

It's me

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