monumental cathedral tower

This side
is turned towards others
and though it is worn
changeable counterfeit
it gives an idea
of my shape
the other side
which no one knows
which will never see
the light of day
which unto death and after death
will not be touched by others

that other side
known only to me
remains hidden
but influences the side which is
revealed
and through it communicates with other people
who
surprised
amused
appalled
exclaim
fancy his being like that
it's not at all like him
this must be someone else
in the familiar portrait
a new ambiguous feature has appeared
startling
and completing - T. Rozewicz