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Mind Over Mirror

It's easy to live in your head Spending a month in a hospital bed I was a fit blonde twenty-three With a box of red hair dye on the table beside me In my mind I was already there Just had to get home to actually dye my hair Once home a chair and mirror were set up for me I disrobed, the first time since the accident my body to see I sat long with the mirror in a mild state of shock Surveying soft sunken muscle that used to be rock So strong in my memory this girl looked so weak Such a lesson in mortality sure makes one meek I sighed and acquainted myself with this stranger Picked up the hair dye and set forth to be her. 17.09.20 Composed for Craig Cornish's "Mirror Mirror" Contest

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Ricky Muse

Date: 10/15/2017 4:15:00 PM

"I sighed and acquainted myself with this stranger." Really like this poem especially this line. An ode to mortality. Thanks for sharing..........peace!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 10/15/2017 9:57:00 PM

It is an ode to mortality! Thank you:) love that! Cheers xomo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/7/2017 7:42:00 PM

WOw, this is GREAT writing, Maureen. And the ending was incredible!! I was enticed by the title you gave it and was not disappointed.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 10/8/2017 7:43:00 AM

Thank you so much Andrea :) funny an impactful moment like that that just waits a couple decades for the right poetic prompt (lol) from you a massive compliment, thank you kindly dear poetess!

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 10/7/2017 7:00:00 PM

Wow Powerful Absorbing 7 I fear to ask but I am taken

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 10/8/2017 7:37:00 AM

:) thank you Christopher

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/3/2017 7:56:00 AM

Hello Maureen, your body will heal. Yes changing your hair colour will help to pep you up. You went through a lot. You will heal my friend in time. Have a nice day my friend.xxoo Darlene De B.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/4/2017 10:00:00 AM

You have a great day my friend. xxx ooo

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 10/3/2017 11:25:00 AM

Darlene you're so sweet! Thank you :) the accident was over twenty years ago, that still a crystal clear moment. A lovely day to you! xomo

Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/1/2017 9:26:00 PM

Sometimes a positive change is necessary in order to find out who we really are or were... I was deeply moved by these powerful lines... Very well written and expressed, Maureen... Good luck in the contest!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 10/2/2017 9:07:00 AM

Thank you Kelly :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/29/2017 9:18:00 AM

A great write! Sometimes pieces of our flesh are taken away but finding hope is the key to moving on. <3 Kim

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/29/2017 9:29:00 AM

True dat :) thank you Kim! xomo

Ram R. V.

Date: 9/25/2017 9:56:00 PM

Maureen, I did enjoy reading your poem, the rhyme rhythm and all, though a bit saddened by its background. And hoped, in my heart f hearts, that it could be a fancy:(

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/26/2017 7:56:00 AM

Thank you Ram, and so kind of you to say; it would be nice if our character building moments were all positive experiences, then again I suppose if you build from them they essentially are.

Jeannie Cronin

Date: 9/25/2017 5:47:00 PM

What a great write Maureen. Looking forward to reading more of your work!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/23/2017 8:01:00 PM

I am at a loss for words, this poem for me speaks, on so many levels, loved it, and a fav!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/23/2017 8:12:00 PM

:) thank you!!!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 9/23/2017 11:47:00 AM

Aw, such an endearing poem, Maureen. That is a humbling experience, so I can truly relate. This wonderful poem breathes of humility and hardy adaptability. You are so self-effacing, it is a rare quality one don't often see in people. Your humanity shines like a beacon. Strong, valiant poetry. Laser sharp thought poetry delivered by a braveheart poetess. Solar bright write. Love and more love always.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/23/2017 12:31:00 PM

Freddie, the generosity of your pen disarms me, I hope you know how appreciated your supportive comments are, and poetic of their own write ;) hugs and muchos thank yous xomo!

Michael Vacek

Date: 9/22/2017 11:36:00 PM

Thank you for sharing Maureen. If I may ask...why red? Why invite the stranger in? Maybe too personal. I wondered where that red streak came from in your picture. Thank you for sharing. Writing from the heart. I love it!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/23/2017 7:48:00 AM

Been every shade of red and then some, just a matter of fact. Hair changes with mood ;) shaved countless times too. It's pink and orange in the picture, after natural too long these things happen... Am otherwise a bit of a hippy.

Pete Yuhas

Date: 9/22/2017 3:52:00 PM

Remember Maureen, you are always the fairest one in the mirror. Good write, and thanks for visiting my page. Blessings

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/23/2017 7:43:00 AM

Lovely thing to say Pete :) thank you so much! Bless xomo

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/22/2017 3:31:00 PM

Well-written and moving, Maureen! Janice

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/22/2017 3:35:00 PM

Thank you Janice :) xomo

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/22/2017 2:47:00 PM

Hi Maureen, Life has a way of showing us how special it is. It's a blessing you're still here to tell your story. Good poignant write. I wish you the best of luck in the contest.Thanks for visiting my page :-) Alexis

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/22/2017 3:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Alexis :) wonderful day to you xomo!

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 9/21/2017 7:38:00 PM

Your a brave soul Maureen; and this is quite a poignant realistic story! Good luck in the contest!~Che :)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/22/2017 9:03:00 AM

Don't feel so brave any more, age and a hightened sense of mortality :) thanks so much! xomo

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/21/2017 2:00:00 PM

Can relate to this...After standing before the Reaper...I have become Mr.Humble Meek...I started writing while recovering...Enjoyed your poem...Have a nice evening

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/21/2017 2:18:00 PM

:) Wonderful evening to you too!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/21/2017 1:50:00 PM

Life always surprises us for everything may happen from one minute to the next the problem is how we cope with it! A fine poem and a lesson dear, Maureen! Good luck my dear friend!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/21/2017 2:28:00 PM

Amen. Absolutely. :) Thank you dear sweet Demetrios xomo!

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/21/2017 8:22:00 AM

I loved how you words made me feel. Hopeful, strong and resilient in the face of adversity, very well done! Good Luck

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/21/2017 8:29:00 AM

Thanks so much Mike, what a wonderful thing to say :) I'm so glad xomo!

Pipping Stars

Date: 9/21/2017 7:53:00 AM

what breath belongs to us ... that a mere reflection would disgust ... our minds teach us to breathe ... it is our hearts we deceive ... ... ... you touch well with your words ... be still ... red looks good on you ... your hair is lovely ... bet it smells good too ...

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/21/2017 8:28:00 AM

Tutti fruity reminds me the most missed cigarette when quit is the waiting for the bleach to set, olfactory habitual .memory. BG your wisdom complements your wit, thank you my friend xomo

Russell Sivey

Date: 9/21/2017 4:37:00 AM

Wow, what a strong write my friend! I surely enjoyed reading this tremendous poem here this morning! You have written a truly magnificent and intriguing piece! Great Work!!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/21/2017 7:24:00 AM

Thank You so much Russell! Your kind comments always deliver smiles, so thank you dear poet for your joy and support. Wonderful day to you! xomo :)

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/20/2017 9:13:00 PM

Did you find a different person Maureen? You are brave. Thank your this poem.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/20/2017 9:31:00 PM

I did. Brave/stubborn :) Do gotta say my taste buds opened up, craved foods I hated; head wound or revelation not sure...

Tim Smith

Date: 9/20/2017 8:11:00 PM

It was the dawning of a new start...lovely couplets mo

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/20/2017 9:34:00 PM

Was indeed :) thank you Tim xomo

John Hamilton

Date: 9/20/2017 7:58:00 PM

Strong write but very soulful, with a sad melancholy, made me, sad but proud of your surviving accepting spirit, so well written, should do well in the contest!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/20/2017 9:46:00 PM

Thank you so much John :) I knew that moment etched was a poem, I'm tickled by the prompt!

Frederic Parker

Date: 9/20/2017 6:09:00 PM

to see reflections of our mortality would cause our minds to shiver...nice poem on the theme...good luck

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/20/2017 6:51:00 PM

True. Thank you :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/20/2017 4:21:00 PM

A well articulated, touching poem--best wishes for the contest Maureen!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/20/2017 6:44:00 PM

Thank you Vijay :)