staring back

I agree with Michael, certainly bought a grin to my face.

short yet deep... every poem has a taste and this tastes absolutely exquisite

Thanks guys.
Laughter is the most common reaction I'm getting to this.
We shouldn't laugh, because on the face of things, it isn't funny - whatever voice we choose for reading this in our heads.
So is the laughter just a nervous reaction to the unfamiliar, or something more - perhaps the subtle power of words acting out a misdirectional role.
A bit like a Punch & Judy panto - do we laugh or cry - or both. Intriguing stuff, isn't it.

contrary to the others reaction, this actually kind of creeps me out... its like looking into your own deepest, darkest, sickest part-- only to find out that it actually stares back at you, taunting, haunting...

Mr. funnybone poet:)))

Curious how the power of words has a different affect on people. This was going to be a full poem about bullying when it started, but then something else demanded my attention. When I returned to it, I realised how strange these five lines are. Just why they produce such strong opposing reactions in people is a mystery I can't quite put my finger on.
Intriguing isn't it?

Thanks to all who've read and commented.
Best ~ Abra

nothing is funny now...