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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

Date: 6/4/2019 9:36:00 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
Date: 6/4/2019 9:53:00 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

Date: 6/4/2019 12:46:00 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
Date: 6/4/2019 1:03:00 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

W.A. Cholt

Date: 6/3/2019 6:24:00 PM

The eyes being the light of the soul reflected in the mirror tell the truth of what's going on inside. A deep, thoughtful poem.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/3/2019 6:32:00 PM

Ooooh. Cutting-edge comment. You have peered into the inner workings of the mind and the soul. Thank you for your insight. Best wishes, gw

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/3/2019 6:06:00 PM

I don’t know what one sees when they are vicious except I think they avoid their own eyes!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/3/2019 6:31:00 PM

I think so too; others are revulsed by the truth of the reflection staring back at them. Thank you for all of your encouragement, Kim! :) gw