The Echo in the Mirror

by Lamia of the Dark

Poem. Weiss introspection. Partially inspired by the Vocaloid song "Echo". Written for Caesar's Palace Color Challenge, prompt: white.

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~ The Echo in the Mirror ~

The mirror reflects
the vision of me,
the stark outer shell
that the world can see.

It doesn't show the flames
that race along my sword
or the strength of the heart
in which that fire is stored.

It reflects 'white' and 'princess'
and 'perfection' and 'Schnee'.
The glass has no way to know
that none of those are me.

Now there's a little scar,
so the mirror can show
that 'pushing past my limits'
is somewhere I'm willing to go.

The concept of 'perfect'
was shattered by one little line,
and I'll continue to carve out
a reflection that's mine.

~oOo~