Bitter Reality

Avoids reflections Mirror no longer an ally She watches her youth pass by Her outlook is bleak Wants to hold on forever Blinded by a fantasy Endless youth she craves She plays the addicting game Of needles and lifts and tucks Grasping at nothing Chasing the impossible Inevitable defeat

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Gwendolen Song

Date: 12/9/2011 7:19:00 PM

Congrats on this Bitter Reality, Natalie....if the mirror is reflecting "merely" your soul, it would have a gorgeous reflection...the old adage is so true, beauty is only skin deep. ....BTW...on the family feud the other day a very depressing Q was posed to a contestant..at what age does a woman LOSE her sex appeal...SURVEY SAYS.........(are you ready to be depressed?).......40!!!!!!!! I hate that game. lololol. I am provin them wrong. Have a great weekend. Gwendolen

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer
Date: 12/10/2011 11:35:00 AM

Well Gwen it is LA and all of the fools over there in LA are obsessed w/ youth you know. I'm luck enough to live 1 1/2 hours from LA and were normal here :) We are both proving the survery wrong 'fer sure'.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/9/2011 5:39:00 PM

ahh I am not doing that..but not doing it brings its own blues :( Congrad's Light & Love

Bob Quigley

Date: 12/9/2011 2:13:00 PM

Nicely put Natalie. Congratulations on your win

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 12/9/2011 11:41:00 AM

Congrats on your win Natalie. Love, Carol

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 11/26/2011 10:41:00 AM

You show the depth of your soul and poetry in this amazing piece of poetry.. very enjoyed.... Michael

Kate Moore

Date: 11/22/2011 5:26:00 PM

I really like this piece. It's thought-provoking, sad...and I'm sure every person out there can relate. Creates some strong visuals in the mind

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/18/2011 9:12:00 AM

Natalie, I just got it straight from the horse's mouth (so to speak), you have to do your sedoka ON the theme of Ancient Songs. Sorry, sweetie. I love this one. But it's not about ancient songs. (well unless you make the case that her body is ancient.hahaha). Lucky you, dating the jocks. I had to date the guys too old for high school since the high school guys were too unaware of my great charm to even ask me out. hahaha. But I sure had some COOL older guys going out with me when I was only 16 (I met them while clerking at 7.11!!)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/17/2011 11:44:00 PM

Natalie I really like this. It seems that half of Soup are doing their sedokas about "ancient song" and the other half(like you) are doing them on their own topic. I think I misunderstand his rules. I want to be able to do it like yours , on whatever topic appeals to me. I hope he answers me and tells me what to do!

Gwendolen Song

Date: 11/17/2011 10:23:00 PM

Natalie~Such a true message. No one can beat Mother Time...it's the plastic surgeons who promise quick fixes...inner beauty comes from the creator. Thanks for sharing this wonderful write. Gwendolen

Suzanne C. Goudreau

Date: 11/17/2011 9:02:00 PM

Profound and moving poetry. Thank you for sharing. I truly enjoyed your message in this piece and how the ending phrase captures the whole reflection.