The mirror of my inner self

I hold the candle
To the mirror of my inner self
seeking answers within
Knowledge, experience painfully obtained.
Looking for the patterns
the secret I long to know
illuminating what was dark
understanding the hidden
whispered are the secrets
that have passed across my tongue
slivered uncertain yet daring
The things that were done
Thoughtful the stirrings
inside my soul
restless, the wishes,
the chains that hold
broken, the path that lies ahead
fearless the will
that moves beyond
The candle goes out
and the mirror stands closed
Unerring
I stand against the unknown