Humbling Mirrors

The image smiling back at me
When the mirror makes me to see
Is someone I don't recognize
Who is that with those baggy eyes?
How could I have changed into this dreadful biddy?

©by Regina Riddle
September 1, 2014
Contest: REFLECTIONS OF A FLORETTE - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: nette onclaud

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 9/15/2014 1:12:00 AM
well, gina so well put with such punch!.. thank you for joining my contest with big congrats and hugggs!
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Date: 9/14/2014 3:12:00 PM
Great work!!! Short and to the point.... You might like "Reflection"... I wrote it some time ago.... Love ya..... Jake
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Date: 9/14/2014 10:00:00 AM
As women we are so hard on ourselves.....but this makes me laugh ! A clever poem, Regina ! Congratulations!
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Date: 9/14/2014 8:13:00 AM
MIRRORS DO NOT REFLECT THE MULTI-DEMENSIONAL NATURE OF OUR BEINGS. Nicely written Regina. Every morning when I look in the mirror I wonder "Who let the old guy in my bathroom?"
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Date: 9/14/2014 3:22:00 AM
Congratulations Gina! Do not worry about what the mirror shows you; mirrors are there to challenge our wisdom! We have to learn to take their views with a pinch of salt (or anti-aging cream:)) // paul
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Date: 9/14/2014 1:04:00 AM
Oh Regina it's beautiful my dear! Congrats on great win!
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Date: 9/13/2014 10:33:00 PM
Congrats on the win, Regina
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Date: 9/13/2014 6:57:00 PM
Congratulations Regina. It seems to be a problem most of us run into.
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Date: 9/13/2014 6:35:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Regina :-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/1/2014 11:49:00 PM
I loved this one, if you wish to have a laugh and smile look at mine "The Mirror"
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Date: 9/1/2014 11:15:00 PM
LOL I can relate to this one - got suitcases under mine at the moment! Good luck in the contest. hugs jan x
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