Mirror Duel

(Verse 1) Bathroom light, a sterile glow Face reflected, nowhere to go Eyes meet eyes, a searching gaze Beyond the mask, a mental maze Wrinkles etched, a story told Laughter lines, and battles bold Is this me, the soul within Or just the shell where life begins? (Verse 2) Lips purse tight, a silent plea To unlock the secrets hidden deep The weight of choices, burdens borne Etched upon this face so worn Can I see past the surface sheen To the fire that burns, unseen? A flicker of hope, a spark ignites A yearning for the hidden lights (Verse 3) Breath fogs the glass, a fleeting shroud Revealing strength, both weak and proud The dance of shadows, a fleeting play Of dreams pursued and cast away But in the depths, a steady beat A rhythm strong, can't be erased, can't be beat The will to rise, the will to fight To claim the future, bathed in light (Chorus) This reflection, a battleground Where fears and triumphs can be found Staring back, a truth untold A chance to rewrite, to grow old Not just a face, a vessel frail But the captain of this life's long sail So I'll break the mirror, piece by piece Embrace the journey, find inner peace (Verse 4) Eyes well up, a tear escapes A memory surfaces, childhood shapes A joyful laugh, a whispered word Of dreams once chased, a forgotten bird But in the blur, a hand appears Wipes the tear, dispelling fears An inner voice, a gentle guide "The past is prologue, step inside" (Bridge) The mirror shimmers, reality bends A kaleidoscope, where time suspends Childhood fears and future plans Dance in a waltz, across the sands Is this madness, a fractured mind? Or a deeper truth, I'm yet to find? The reflection shimmers, then fades to black Leaving a question, on the lonely track (Verse 5) But in the darkness, a pinpoint light A spark of courage, piercing the night I close my eyes, and breathe it in The strength to rise, to start again No longer a prisoner of what I see But a sculptor, shaping who I'll be The mirror holds no power now For the truest reflection, lies somehow (Outro) Deep within, a wellspring waits Of love, of hope, a heart that creates This is me, a constant fight Embracing the darkness, reaching for the light (Verse 5) But in the darkness, a pinpoint light A spark of courage, piercing the night I close my eyes, and breathe it in The strength to rise, to start again No longer a prisoner of what I see But a sculptor, shaping who I'll be The mirror holds no power now For the truest reflection, lies somehow (Outro) Deep within, a wellspring waits Of love, of hope, a heart that creates This is me, a constant fight Embracing the darkness, reaching for the light