Lucky Mirror

Lucky Mirror

By C. Derick Miller

5/29/21

Why can’t I be the mirror

Always knowing where you are

A reflection of your beauty

Somewhat present, never far

To enhance your every sparkle

Warming sunlight on your face

And the echo of your laughter

Which no distance can erase

Absent now, I miss your essence

Distant thunder, silent cry

It will never know the sorrow

Of a doorknob’s harsh goodbye

Constant presence in your pocket

Always privy to your scent

It can hold your gaze forever

Never wondering where you went

On wind, your silence whispers

Returned joy to set me free

Please take care, oh lucky mirror

Till she’s home again with me

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C. Derick Miller is an award winning (Splatterpunk/Indie/Cult/Horror/Dark Fiction) author, Gonzo journalist, producer, screenwriter, poet, ordained minister, and songwriter born in the town of Greenville, Texas. A seasoned paranormal investigator and administrator for the fine art industry, his influences include Hunter S. Thompson, Kevin Smith, Shawn Mullins, and Del James. He is currently signed with Death’s Head Press and is Sr. Writer/Jr. Producer for AtuA Productions. Chad is also an active member of the International Thriller Writers organization, the Horror Writers Association, and co-host of both the “Butterflies Make Me Angry” and “American Justice” podcasts. He resides in the Bishop Arts District of Dallas, Texas and has a price on his head for his short story “Hell Paso” contained in the #1 Amazon Best Selling/Award Winning Death’s Head Press Anthology “And Hell Followed”. He wishes he was making up that last part but…it’s nice to be wanted.