Emile Pinet Poet Blank verse

A Reflective Sheen

I'm in a café booth
nursing a hot coffee.
And, between steamy sips,
I stare at a mirror.

There, reality's a
reflection, not real.
And, like caricatures,
flaws come into focus.

I know; it's merely glass,
with a reflective sheen.
And yet, I am transfixed;
scanning strangers' faces.

My eyes get scrutinized;
when I stare at myself.
And it's fascinating;
guessing who will blink first.

Shifting shadows provide
this free entertainment.
And voyeurs, stealthily
watch life slip by unseen.

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Line Gauthier March 8, 2018 at 8:22 AM A most delightful read, Emile. I particularly love these two phrases "And it's fascinating guessing who’ll blink first." and "And voyeurs stealthily watch time slip by unseen." Much enjoyed. Emile Pinet March 8, 2018 at 9:56 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate you insightful comments. Emile.

Debbie Guzzi July 16, 2015 at 3:12 PM People watching! I have a friend who really loves to just watch any crowd. I suppose its harmless [I hate crowd LOL] Nice verse here. Light & Love Emile Pinet July 16, 2015 at 6:56 PM Thanks Debbie, I appreciate your friendly visits. Emile.

Nette Onclaud July 10, 2015 at 4:51 PM superb work with puzzling mirror images, emile... love the semi abstract mood of this one.. well composed!.. huggs Emile Pinet July 11, 2015 at 9:55 AM Thank you Nette, I enjoy your friendly visits and encouraging words. Emile.

Sara Kendrick July 10, 2015 at 4:07 PM Those mirrors draw our attention..I have found there is an old woman who now stands between me and the mirror and it is very scary..I don't know who this old woman is.Thanks for stopping by..Time is runing out but then it could go on for more years than I can think about with each generation seeing more degeneration..Sara Emile Pinet July 10, 2015 at 4:20 PM Thanks Sara, I appreciate your support. Emile.