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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Date: 9/18/2022 5:47:00 AM
All so true ! Well said Elizabeth.
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Date: 9/17/2022 9:40:00 PM
Heh-heh. Window, window you're a wall, into which I always fall. ~ Unmirrored
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Date: 8/10/2022 11:33:00 PM
A good poem. Well done.
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 8/11/2022 12:52:00 AM
Thanks, Jeanette. Appreciate your comment! Elizabeth
Date: 8/10/2022 7:22:00 PM
Hi Daisy. Thanks for the comment. You can be my mirror! Elizabeth
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Date: 8/10/2022 5:43:00 PM
Brilliant
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Date: 8/10/2022 10:37:00 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!
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 8/10/2022 7:25:00 PM
Great idea, Madathil! Only be careful about the naked part or you may get more feedback than you were looking for! Elizabeth
Date: 8/10/2022 8:19:00 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.
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 8/10/2022 7:31:00 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
Date: 5/31/2022 4:51:00 PM
a wonderful piece. short to the point. artistic. Usable if I needed it. But most of all thinkable while reading. Good work.
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 6/7/2022 3:58:00 PM
Thank you, Mr. Situation! I'm having a look at your work, too. Impressive!
Date: 5/31/2022 10:26:00 AM
Delightful and insightful Elizabeth. Nice write. All the best.
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Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 5/31/2022 4:31:00 PM
Very kind of you, Sam, especially from one who truly deserves the appellation Poet!
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