Mr Lonely, you look like me,

Why stare at me when I look in the mirror?

You know the creatures

That creep on the floor boards,

And all the creatures

That call in the bushes,

From the hooting owl

To the screeching bats

And fireflies that flicker with light.

You count the stars

At the fall of night,

You go a'fishin down river

At the come of light,

There the water never stops running,

Like you, from itself.

For you're ever alone

Yet you look like me!

Mr Lonely, you look like me,

Why stare at me when I look in the mirror?

Published on November 1st, 2022

Peace Nkeiruka Maduako is a poet who is sometimes inspired by fine art and paintings that tell stories. She has works featured on SweetycatPress anthologies, SpillWords, Screen Crust Magazine and more. Currently she resides in Owerri, Imo state. She has a page where she posts her writings https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064242361045