Reflections by Rae Iolene

Reflections

What is it like to be an invisible creature?

Unseen throughout the day and starless night. 

Immortal in the worst ways—I’m never truly featured.

Buffy showed this, you know, please listen to your teachers. 

Vampires may never get old, but their enemy will always be light.

What is it like to be an invisible creature?

There’s no use crying behind the bleachers.

Hidden amongst the living as you try not to bite. 

Immortal in the worst ways I’m  never truly featured.

Monsters aren't different either.

Cue numerous brawls and fights. 

What is it like to be an invisible creature?

Quite lonely and isolated, I think, Where are the leaders?

Instead, I drink a mimosa, smile, and ponder this hindsight.  

Immortal in the worst ways I’m  never truly featured.

The best combat against loneliness are readers. 

To live long lives—like lessons taught from the supernatural. 

What is it like to be an invisible creature?

Immortal in the worst ways I’m never truly featured.

xx. Rae Iolene 

23 April 2026