Self Portrait

I see a woman who is Strong.
I see a woman who wears her weathered life on her face.
I see a woman who knows no Love, Forgiveness,or Peace.
She looks lost and yet confident in where she stands.
A smirk across her face makes her seem Sure of herself.
But Her eyes wander in confusion...
My heart aches for this Girl. There is so much that is being said but there are no answers for her questions.
How do you help someone that is Untouchable?
Just as the Girl in the photo is behind glass, I too stand here in my own glass casing!
You can see me. But can you feel me? Can you hear me?
As much as I want to shatter the glass that contains her,
I hesitate.
I cannot release her from her Own Prison!
So I gently place the Photo of myself back upon the Mantle and walk away!