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Mirror, Mirror
You help me see 
myself clearer. 
Sometimes I shrivel
back at the sight.
Sometimes I smile
at how I'm
complimented by the light.  
You are one of the things
I count on 
to tell the truth. 
Even if you 
show my 
fading youth.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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April 19, 2013 at 6:08 PM
Melissa nice piece :) many images come to mind truth is we are all on the path to getting old lol thank you for sharing this :))) Edward
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April 19, 2013 at 9:15 AM
Melissa :-), Wishing you a nice warm welcome to the Poetry Soup. I hope you find this community to be one of the best. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets, and myself? If you ever want or need feedback on any given poem, please feel free and look me up by clicking on my name anytime you see it.. Luv~*~SKAT"
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April 19, 2013 at 4:38 PM
Thanks! I read one of your poems. It was pretty good! :)
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