Mirror, Mirror On the Wall

There's the mirror we look at
    to pick at spots,
The mirror we dress by,
    to see the lot, 
The one to cream and
    shade the eyes,
The one to try out
    feigned surprise,
The one that travels
    and shows fatigue,
(Your eyes have circles,
    your teeth are green.)
But the truest vision
    of ups and downs,
Of sideways bulges
    and hairdo clowns
Is the one that hits you 
    with dismay,
The shop front window
    on a sunny day!
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Volumes Avatar
September 18, 2022 at 5:47 AM
All so true ! Well said Elizabeth.
Wolf Avatar
September 17, 2022 at 9:40 PM
Heh-heh. Window, window you're a wall, into which I always fall. ~ Unmirrored
Meadows Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 11:33 PM
A good poem. Well done.
Mccann Avatar
August 11, 2022 at 12:52 AM
Thanks, Jeanette. Appreciate your comment! Elizabeth
Mccann Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 7:22 PM
Hi Daisy. Thanks for the comment. You can be my mirror! Elizabeth
Reilly Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 5:43 PM
Brilliant
Nair Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 10:37 AM
A mirror of a poem that shows the naked truth. Let me rush to the nearest shop front window to look at the true me!
Mccann Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 7:25 PM
Great idea, Madathil! Only be careful about the naked part or you may get more feedback than you were looking for! Elizabeth
Hawley Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 8:19 AM
I don't like the mirror that hits me with dismay. I mean who does, but its an honest reality. I would venture to say that self-perception is key. I do like the shop front window though.
Mccann Avatar
August 10, 2022 at 7:31 PM
That's right, Miranda. Maybe choose a cloudy forecast or wear a hat. Some comedian said, I think, wear a hat so I'll know ya. Elizabeth
Situation Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 4:51 PM
a wonderful piece. short to the point. artistic. Usable if I needed it. But most of all thinkable while reading. Good work.
Mccann Avatar
June 7, 2022 at 3:58 PM
Thank you, Mr. Situation! I'm having a look at your work, too. Impressive!
Kauffman Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 10:26 AM
Delightful and insightful Elizabeth. Nice write. All the best.
Mccann Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 4:31 PM
Very kind of you, Sam, especially from one who truly deserves the appellation Poet!
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