A Plea To My Mirror

Mirror, mirror on bathroom wall
bring back the face that I recall
when I was young, full of vigor
and was happy with my figure,
before all of me needed a big overhaul.

By: Joyce Johnson
For contest:  Reflections of a Florette   9/5/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Onclaud Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 1:35 AM
mirrors don't lie?... so pleasantly entertaining and charming, joyce... thank you for joining my contest with big congrats and hugggs!
Gorelick Avatar
September 14, 2014 at 4:59 PM
I understand! Its like trying to keep your finger in a dike..just one thing after another. I loved your poem. BG
Callus Avatar
September 14, 2014 at 4:28 AM
Lovely and witty write, Joyce! It is such a flowing florette. I enjoyed it. Congrats on your win. // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
September 14, 2014 at 12:56 AM
And back wid congrats on ur sweet winning write Joyce!
Mehta Avatar
September 13, 2014 at 10:45 PM
Lovely humored write, Joyce. congrats. Joyce
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 13, 2014 at 7:50 PM
I love the humor you brought into your poem Joyce. Congratulations on your win.
Allison Avatar
September 13, 2014 at 6:27 PM
gosh my mirror is exactly the same! congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Costello Avatar
September 6, 2014 at 11:37 AM
Amen- my sentiments too. We must have the same mirror. :-) Christine
Nance Avatar
September 6, 2014 at 8:43 AM
:) Fun to read :) I enjoyed this Joyce. Hope it is a contest win for you sweetie.
Bauer Avatar
September 6, 2014 at 8:32 AM
yes, yes, yes! lately i avoid both mirrors and close-up photos. you've said it very well!
Bauer Avatar
September 6, 2014 at 8:31 AM
yes, yes, yes! lately i avoid both pictures and close-up photos. you've said it very well!
A. Sharma Avatar
September 6, 2014 at 6:12 AM
Wow Joyce a very lovely write! Love the humour! Good luck my friend!
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