Jeff Kyser Poet Rhyme

Mirror, Mirror

I cast my gaze on other folk,
and sort them out with shoulds and musts.
My problem is a certain bloke;
his comport fills me with disgust.
Reflecting on him, all I see:
myself, just staring back at me.

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for the Bite Size Contest no.60 Poetry Contest
sponsored by Line Gauthier
written on 02/01/23

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian April 8, 2023 at 1:52 PM I like this very much. Congrats on your win. I wrote about me the same way in one of my many aging poems, you seem to know this is so true!

David Drowley March 31, 2023 at 9:59 AM Jeff, Congratulations on your placement. Excellent write. No narcissus in your mirror! David

Margarita Lillico March 30, 2023 at 12:15 PM Ha! Hilarious! Congrats!!

Speaks Volumes March 30, 2023 at 12:14 PM !meop tnellecxe

Caren Krutsinger February 6, 2023 at 11:24 AM Such wisdom in this sage missive Jeff!

Gershon Wolf February 2, 2023 at 10:44 PM Well-done, Jeff... except that you are way too hard on yourself! Your talent knows know bounds, sir!

Vickey Rhymer February 1, 2023 at 10:59 PM You be nice to my friend Jeff ! An also by the way (which nothing ever is) He is one of a kind,a priceless jewel .Might just need some polishing that's all.

Ilene Bauer February 1, 2023 at 1:25 PM i can very much relate to this one, jeff! well done!