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I Am Your Mirror

I watch you as you watch you As you lift and twist, pose and preen In billows of shampoo scented steam I see into your privacy Your warts and bumps, and patches of hair That you strip or primp, depending on where It shows, or lacks - even the map of your back Unseen by you, I know it too The scars and lines you cover for pride All of you bare, no inch to hide Here you confess the mortality of your flesh And I, your judge - or absolution, Reflected within my glass reality Where you watch you, as I watch you. 5/28/21

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Date: 8/9/2021 12:06:00 PM
The naked transparency of truth reflected in your words or reflection without judgement, Michelle. Wonderfully done my friend. Congratulations!
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Date: 8/9/2021 1:48:00 AM
Mirror, mirror on the wall, Please don't judge me --- Not at all!... Congrats on your win in Brian's contest, Michelle. :) gw
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Date: 6/18/2021 8:36:00 AM
Unfortunately, or sometimes fortunately mirrors never le, we can't hide from them as they blantantantly show us our flairs and faults. I love this poem, ingenious, mirror, mirror on the wall who is the fairest of us all? So well penned Michelle. Hugs and blessingS, Jennifer.
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Date: 6/15/2021 5:46:00 AM
this is, SO good! I hope you are doing well, sending warm thoughts and hugs, xomo
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Date: 6/11/2021 2:03:00 AM
This is so good, Michelle, somewhat scary, yes its good. Love it.
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Date: 6/7/2021 10:15:00 PM
Well love the style flow l wrote similer poem reflections well penned
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Date: 6/1/2021 4:56:00 PM
Ah, the mirror does not miss a single thing dear soul. I have really enjoyed reading your mirrored beauty here, gl,
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Date: 5/29/2021 10:16:00 PM
Interesting personification of a mirror. Makes me glad mirrors are not alive, as it's an intimate thing to be viewed.
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Date: 5/29/2021 4:16:00 PM
wow, this is deep and this is GOOD. I love it.
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Date: 5/29/2021 1:09:00 PM
This is very powerful and well written. Thank you for sharing. Interesting approach to a special yet common everyday happening. I also appreciate you kind words and support.
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Date: 5/29/2021 12:34:00 PM
Now you've done it! I expect Adobe to come out with "PhotoShop for Mirrors" any minute now!
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Date: 5/28/2021 2:30:00 PM
You are reflecting the beauty of you, what mirror can ever fail to do that dear heart. Thank you for your wonderful mirrored image , I see a great poet before me :)
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Date: 5/28/2021 12:36:00 PM
Brilliant, Michelle! Quite original from your gifted pen! Impressive throughout--great opening and ending lines.
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Date: 5/28/2021 12:03:00 PM
Pure truth, Michelle, so poetically penned. The mirror and the camera don't lie, as they say. Good one, gw
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/28/2021 12:06:00 PM
Yes, they show the truth, all right, thanks for commenting, gw!
Date: 5/28/2021 11:54:00 AM
Great personification Michelle, I bet mirrors could tell many a story. Hope your keeping well. Tom
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/28/2021 12:05:00 PM
Oh, if mirrors could talk, we would all be in trouble! Thanks for your comment, Tom~
Date: 5/28/2021 11:50:00 AM
WoW! Michelle, This is a well-written personification for the contest. You personalized “ a” mirror very well; I heard it loud and clear. It looks like a winner to me. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis
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Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/28/2021 12:05:00 PM
Thank you so much, Alexis, am glad for your feedback!

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