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. —————
for the Bite Size Contest no.60 Poetry Contest sponsored by Line Gauthier written on 02/01/23
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 4/8/2023 1:52:00 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!
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Date: 3/31/2023 9:59:00 AM
Jeff, Congratulations on your placement. Excellent write. No narcissus in your mirror! David
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Date: 3/30/2023 12:15:00 PM
Ha! Hilarious! Congrats!!
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Date: 3/30/2023 12:14:00 PM
!meop tnellecxe
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Date: 2/6/2023 11:24:00 AM
Such wisdom in this sage missive Jeff!
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Date: 2/2/2023 10:44:00 PM
Well-done, Jeff... except that you are way too hard on yourself! Your talent knows know bounds, sir!
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Date: 2/1/2023 10:59:00 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.
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Date: 2/1/2023 1:25:00 PM
i can very much relate to this one, jeff! well done!
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