Reflections
As she stands at the corner Of a lake, Ever so slightly frozen, The stillness of the water Resonates with a distant memory. The building that stands in front of her Is reflected, distorted, In the lake that separates them. A quiet, unmoving body, Staring, at another. The clamour of her thoughts Fermenting, festering, Rang out in the placid silence Impregnating the stagnant, Disconsolate lull that surrounded her. When the pandemonium in her head Began seeping out, The air around her vibrated As slowly, each tear rolled out Every breath lingered longer. Her heartbeat began to fill the space Thumping, thrashing, Lamenting for air, Uncontrollable, without a respite, As something broke inside of her. She fell to her knees, Rustling the leaves Dry, brown, under her feet As a ripple rose in the lake, Brought to life by her tears. Her agitated reflection, blurred And grew. As the evening fell, once again, A quiet, unmoving body Stared at another.