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Look In the Mirror

Look in the mirror
  Is there a face or a heart
Gaze at the reflection
  Is it merciful or smart

The mirror never lies
  One's fate it reveals
Turn away and you risk
  Your verdict's been sealed

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Caren Krutsinger

June 4, 2019 at 9:36 PM

I look in the mirror expecting to see a twelve-year-old-girl with freckles on her nose, and I think "who is that old woman?" and I look closer at my eyes, for I have a cottage cheese-like growth in one, and I am supposed to keep an eye on it. I think "poor you, the color is fading. Pretty soon you will disappear," then I smile and I recognize a bit more of myself and I say "Hi, Dad," for I look exactly like my Daddy; same eyes, nose and smile.

Gershon Wolf

June 4, 2019 at 9:53 PM

I feel as if I've just invaded the space between you and your mirror. Thanks for the bird's-eye-view. I'm not quite there yet, myself, but I'm definitely gaining on it... Somehow, it's all good!! :) gw

Jennifer Proxenos

June 4, 2019 at 12:46 AM

A clever write as always, you always think of things, people or events in life that will have meaning to others, and you run with it and a whopper of a poem you always come up with! Well done Gershon. Hugs, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf

June 4, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Jennifer, how much do I owe you for praise like this?! Seriously, I can hardly believe that you have written these words for free. You have certainly made my day, and my week!! Can't thank you enough. Best wishes, Gershon