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(Poem written for "Mirror Poetry Contest," Sara Kendrick, Sponsor, 4/25/2024)

“You are a volume in the divine book—a mirror to the power that created the universe. Whatever you want, ask it of yourself. Whatever you’re looking for can only be found inside you.” Rumi ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As I step into my mother's eye, slowly my reflection do I see. I was the girl she had always longed for, the one she held, through thick and thin; the reason behind her smile and laughter, the daughter she knew would make her proud, the girl that beheld her future so. As I step into my country's eye, slowly my reflection do I see. I was the girl to bring a change, the one to drive out human insanity; the reason her song will echo, the citizen that rose her flag to the skies. the girl that beheld her future so. As I step into my Creator's eye, slowly my reflection do I see. I was the girl He entrusted with a task, the one to spread His message throughout; the reason His name will be glorified, the child that will do her part to bring Peace on earth. the girl that beheld the future so. So I step into my own eye, and slowly my reflection I realize; My life was never to be taken for granted, for I was the Love, the Hope and the Faith; (As I awoke from this dream, I inquired-) Am I to watch my reflection die? Or rather be what my future beholds!

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/3/2024 3:32:00 PM

I hope that you can continue to be all that you hoped to be. I know that God has each of His believers where they need to be even if we think it is not where we should be. A very creative way to go with the contest. Thank you for participating. Congratulations on being on the winners' list. Way to go. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/3/2024 4:32:00 PM

thanks for your kind words, Sara K, and for sponsoring the contest. I appreciate being on the 'winner's list.' I enjoyed the prompt and your contest. Wishing you a blessed evening, hugs, Sara

Thompson Emate

Date: 5/2/2024 8:50:00 PM

Sarah, this is a lovely poem. I like the last verse the most. The lines, "Am I to watch my future die? Or rather be what my future beholds!", Says a lot. Congratulations.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/3/2024 5:00:00 AM

many thanks for your visit and for sharing your thoughts about my poem. Glad you liked the last verse. I did as well. Appreciate your congratulatory words. Have a wonderful day, Sara

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/26/2024 7:29:00 AM

Dear Sara, What a journey of self-discovery, echoing the wisdom of Rumi's words. I loved how your reflections reveal the layers of identity and purpose within. The emotions you artistically wrote of are palpable as you navigate the roles your mother, country, and Creator bestowed upon you. Sara, your realization of self-worth and potential is empowering and inspiring. - Blessings, Daniel

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/26/2024 4:41:00 PM

wow, thank you, Daniel, for your thorough and mindful remarks. Your complimentary words mean a great deal to me. I'm grateful you stop by and take the time to make such meaningful comments. You're appreciated. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/26/2024 12:33:00 AM

Like a butterfly, you flit from one image to another, reflecting on life. A wonderful poem with great imagery and beautiful rhymes. Why cannot I rhyme like you? Well done.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/26/2024 4:53:00 AM

I appreciate your remarks, Victor; grateful you appreciate the imagery and rhyme. I must admit, rhyme doesn't come easy for me--usually get my hubby's help or use rhymezone.com. Wishing you a pleasant day. Glad you're back, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/25/2024 4:23:00 PM

The poems here delve deeply into the question of who we are and how we show up in different hats, such as daughter, citizen, and believer, dear Sara. An important issue is the investigation of one's place in the world and the influence one may have. Along the way, they think about what they owe their mother, their country, and God. Making a good impact on the world and realizing one's full potential are the main goals. Use language that touches the reader's emotions to show that you've given this issue a lot of attention when you convey your opinions. Words such as "longed for," "beheld," "glorified," and "Peace on earth" are carefully selected to generate intense feelings and highlight the deep bond with the characters.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/25/2024 6:10:00 PM

dearest Sotto--your insightful and in depth read of my poem was an encouragement. I'm grateful you appreciate the intricacies and depth I hoped to convey. I hoped to create a subtle, evocative. Your words tell me I did. Have a wonderful evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/25/2024 12:50:00 PM

Your "Confidence" is a powerful write/quote. Love It... "Good Luck" Have a blessed day writing away................

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/25/2024 6:08:00 PM

awww, thank you, Paula...I do so appreciate your encouragement and enthusiasm. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 4/25/2024 10:56:00 AM

Loved your poem on Mirror reflection thru various phases of life. Well penned.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/25/2024 6:07:00 PM

thank you, Jay, for your kind remarks about my poem. Appreciate you and your visits, have a great evening, Sara