Staring at the fun house mirror
seeing your sins reflected
and distorted in the glass
Watching this parade of errors
like gazing in the looking glass,
viewing a potential future
a glimpse into the darkest time line
The worst parts of you on grand display
for all the world to witness
at least a little solace drawn
to see it from someone else instead
But knowing that could have been you
and the depths you could have sunk
leads to little comfort
as you’re forced to face it all
Hard truths to swallow and to learn from
as you witness another’s self-destruction