A mirror creates two worlds
Interesting observations with initial doubts
Is it a true reflection or an alter ego?
Friend, foe, or mere hallucination
Maybe workings of a hyperactive mind, this reflection
Representing the light and dark?
Or, the hidden desires magnified for a show
Debating the strengths and weaknesses
Flaws and perfections and dual comparisons
Most interesting debate with a reflection
Anything between eloquent and asinine
Sometimes sprinkled with profanities
A reflection of microcosm of worlds
Comparisons create unhealthy competitions
Superiority and inferiority; strong and weak
Effects of such deep-rooted dualism are intoxicating
Senseless purposes are expressed in lengthy harangue
A tirade against each other and clash of ego
Mirroring the implausible theories of existence
Reflection magnifies the frailties and insecurities
Sometimes we need the mirror more often©
Amitav Chowdhury 