Mirror… Mirror… Mirror…
So many people,
So many faces,
So many stories,
reflected in the mirror.
How do I describe them all?
Each one…
painted in a different color.
Some wear fake smiles, borrowed for the occasion,
worn for just a few hours
and returned…
As if emotions were costumes.
Others?
Others? They cover themselves with flashy, bold masks,
like Holi colors
We throw at each other for fun —
temporary…
washing away within days,
never meant to last for years.
In the crowd they shine…
But what about the mirror,
the observer of all masks?
Does it lie?
No.
Every mirror holds a crack…
a silent witness…
to the truths they bury,
The masks they wear.
Hey… Human…
Be human…
Today,
Tomorrow,
and
Everyday.
Or…
Until one day,
When humanity knocks
at your door,
only to make you know…
It’s time to look
into the real mirror.
Be human.
Now. Always.
Let the real mirror see you.
—
Pradnya Gaikwad
About the Author
Pradnya Gaikwad is a self-taught writer, poet, artist, and photographer from Pune. Her creative world is deeply inspired by nature, its colours, details, and quiet emotions. She has contributed to more than twenty anthologies, magazines, blogs, and photography publications, and has also served as a judge for school-level competitions. Her poems have been published in world record and international anthologies. Holding a Master’s degree in Microbiology, she blends science with creativity in her work. She is a recipient of the 21st Century Emily Dickinson Award and is recognised as one of India’s emerging writers.
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