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Tue 13th Jul 2021 03:33

Hollow Mirror.

by August

Another day of travelling, another day full of what most would see with eyes of joy; from children running after one another in the street playing a new game unknown to adults, to a tavern filled with voices and songs, enjoying the company after a long day's work. These things would probably remind most that life is a colourful array of experiences new and old, and honestly those people probably aren’t wrong. That being said, I can’t help but wonder if I’ll ever see and hear these things the way other people do ever again - if, one day, I’ll see joy in smiles and laughter instead of feeling jealousy; feeling resentful that these people can just go about their daily lives and be allowed to feel these things instead of having to trudge through the muck and dirt. How long have I been bringing people smiles and letting a hollow mirror cross my face? When all is said and done, will I remember how to feel anything other than the opposite of your rule?
 
“Live your life in colour.”
 
Would that I could.
 
But I don’t remember how.