sara Etgen-Baker Poet Limerick

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MIRROR, MIRROR

MIRROR, MIRROR*
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Wearing a green gown, stood Starr~
a squirrel princess known near and far.
   In front of her mirror she did prance
  With an ego royal, filled with self-romance
“Mirror, speak of my beauty. Show me some devoir!

The mirror was wise, tried not to speak.
Thought of the princess as ugly antique.
     “Your hairstyle is a horrible a mess,
     And that old dress is just not noblesse!”
 “Have you lost your mind, you glistening freak?!”

“Me thinks I have. What’s come over me?
Of your beauty I unequivocally agree.
    I’m just a lowly piece of glass,
    Who spoke out of turn, with sass.”
He paused then said, “Princess, you’re the bees knees!”

*Note: The phrase "Mirror, mirror on the wall" originates from the fairy tale "Snow White," where the Evil Queen asks her magic mirror who is the fairest of them all. This line has been popularized in various adaptations, including Disney's animated film.

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Line Gauthier August 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM Love the humour ~ particularly loved the lines "I’m just a lowly piece of glass, Who spoke out of turn, with sass.”" sara Etgen-Baker August 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM thank you....glad you enjoyed the humor...makes writing this poem meaningful.

Bill Baker August 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM “Mirror, speak of my beauty. Show me some devoir!" Love this line Sara. A cleaver poem and entertaining to read, my dear. Hugs, Bill sara Etgen-Baker August 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM thank you, Bill! <3 hugs

Sotto Poet August 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM That final line, how it lingers, a blend of beauty and mirth, captivates the heart in its gentle embrace. A charming tale indeed! Witty and skilled in the craft of words, dear Sara. sara Etgen-Baker August 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM thank you, kind Sotto, for your complimentary words. Don't know why I never wrote Limericks before...I guess the form just finally clicked. :-) Wishing you a pleasant evening from Texas, Sara

Gershon Wolf August 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM Squirrel, squirrel in the tree. You're about to meet a swarm of bees. lol. sara Etgen-Baker August 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM now that's a hilarious response. You brought a smile to my face...thank you!

Duke Beaufort August 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM Sara, seems like we are dealing with a narcissistic squirrel. Where have we seen this kind of behavior in the past and also recently? At least she didn't shatter the mirror. I would not have been surprised if she did. BTW, I have a limerick on a similar topic written many years ago and never posted on PS: "Mirror mirror on the wall Who's the meanest of them all" "Nasty mean from Islam" Said the mirror "'tis Saddam" Appalled Bush bawled "Bastard you'll fall" sara Etgen-Baker August 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM thanks for your visit and for your input. Funny, I thought about having my narcisstic squirrel shatter the mirror but I couldn't get the rhyme scheme to work...maybe another day :-) I look for your Limerick. Sounds funny and enchanting. Have a great evening, Sara

Joseph P. DiMino August 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM We all speak out of turn sometimes; so I try never post after a glass of wine. Or a gluttonous meal. Scents and images can linger negatively in the hearts and minds of others. Delightful read! Very witty and talented write. sara Etgen-Baker August 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM Thanks, Joe, for your positive and insightful comments. Grateful your found this poem witty and delightful. Wishing you a blessed evening, sara