Zen Brother
Dedicated to my brother in spirit:  XerxesWolf

From the dark-lit room I enter
And see a rectangle of light
Walking towards it I see
A mirror
Yet it did not reflect
Peering into the looking glass I see another
Gazing back at me was a wolf like myself
This mirror is not a mirror at all,
But a reflection of my opposite
Your wildfire hot pink fur
As oppose to my cooling aquamarine
My iridescent eyes that draws people in
Compared to your piercing blue eyes
You wearing a rocker shirt and trip pants with a guitar in paw
And me in a suit holding my violin as if ready to play
This mirror not only allowed for physical description
But we saw each others’ souls
You releasing your energy naturally and mine trying to find the right outlet
Your teasing nature and my serious qualities
I am waiting for the call and you are making the call
Your gifted skills as a lover and my dormant potential
Me considering the past and future and you living in the moment
However, it is the small spot that is in each of our hearts that creates understanding
We know the lonely path that wolves take sometimes
And supporting each other as much as possible
Even knowing the secrets of our past that no one knows of
Our mutual understanding that links us as a two-wolf pack
And allows us to sense when something’s clouding each others’ mind and hearts
Our instruments may be from two worlds
They each make a melody that creates a unique and distinct atmosphere
We may not be destined to be lovers
But what is in our shared future is a very close bond
So close that it shatters the mirror and we hold paws
That in turn, creates concordance
You are not just my opposite
You are my Zen Brother

© Mizu Astrum