Fading

The reflection fades
In the bright glass before me.
I remember a time
When you could see nothing at all
Through its lonely shield.

Now streetlights, leaves
The wall, not so high now
Raindrops and the cars beneath them.
Shadows play across my face
Shrink from the image outside.

A cup of coffee, behind me,
Offers no love, or help for pain
As I stay alive