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June 28, 2026

Finish in Ten poetry contest

Nette OnClaud

double edged mirror

I am a four cornered eye catcher
silver framed and truthful 
I hold nothing back
even through forgotten care
my view is very clear
I see the light in the day and
the darkness in the night
she comes alone to seek answers
and weeps leaving teardrops at my feet
I am always a good listener, but I lack the comfort that she needs
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Crandall Avatar
June 29, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Great poem - I guess a mirror hears you out, and then gives it straight, tells it like it is, doesn't prevaricate, soft-petal or sugar-coat. It's too hard and cold to provide comfort. Hmm, maybe the best feedback is some blend of truth and kindness and empathy.
Croft Avatar
June 29, 2026 at 12:08 PM
thank you for reading, enjoyed your comment!
Buhagiar Avatar
June 29, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Short and sweet. You have a knack for such poems.
Croft Avatar
June 29, 2026 at 3:41 AM
thank you. I like writing short ones, I feel if I write longer poems I tend to linger....
Smith  Avatar
June 29, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Nice mirror images.
Croft Avatar
June 29, 2026 at 1:46 AM
thank you!
Hind Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 5:18 PM
very telling- beautiful for the contest!!
Croft Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 6:13 PM
thank you Paige!
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