Prompt

an older Black man looking in a mirror and seeing a sad child in his reflection. The older man represents someone who has aged and carries the experiences and burdens of life. The sad child symbolizes lost innocence and unfulfilled dreams. The man may see himself in the child, recalling a time when he was young and held innocent hopes and dreams before undergoing the transformations and experiences that shaped his life. The image of the sad child in the mirror serves as a reminder to the man of