Bio
Reilly Smethurst is a composer & a poet. He is currently studying Composition (Honours) at the University of Auckland, & is a recipient of the University's Masters/Honours/PG Dip Scholarship.
In 2009, Reilly completed his Bachelors degree at the Queensland Conservatorium, where he studied under Gerardo Dirié, received the Music Technology Medal, & was a member of the Griffith Honours College.
Website: reillysmethurst.com
Reilly Smethurst
You're not Narcissus
Narcissus gazed
upon an unadulterated pool -
perfectly calm & still,
like the surface of a mirror -
& co-ordinated his desire.
He didn't gaze upon ripples.
Peering down at your cellulite
as you sleep,
I sense it enervate my gaze
as an egg carton muffles the voice.