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Mirror Mirror On the Wall

Mirror Mirror On The Wall By Joeysguy Mirror mirror on the wall Who is the loneliest person of all This mirror that hangs on my wall For a long time and never did fall I use to lift my kids when they were small To look in the mirror on the wall After a few years the kids grew tall They no longer needed my help to look in the mirror on the wall Looking in the mirror for many years With smiles and even some tears In that mirror I would see my life Standing with me, my kids and my wife Now in front of that mirror what do I see Standing there, only me I think of hanging pictures on the opposite wall So the mirror would show me the image of us all What the mirror has shown That I will go through life on my own My pain never goes away Sometimes it's stronger each day

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 4/10/2019 8:26:00 PM

Some interesting self-reflection there; your mirror grows you.

Michael Gelb
Date: 4/11/2019 6:44:00 AM

Thank you for your comment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/7/2018 8:35:00 PM

This is written honestly, from the heart, and it makes me happy for the love you had, but sad that you are going through such pain. I cannot fathom this type of pain.

Michael Gelb
Date: 5/8/2018 7:28:00 AM

Thank you for your comment.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/31/2018 3:03:00 PM

Hello Micheal Gelb,Is this just a poem? Or is true life? Are you a widoer Then i do understand. if youn have children that are grown, you are not alone. That is how I see this poem .Have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/31/2018 6:17:00 PM

If you want to talk, I will listen. It is up to you. I will listen by reading what you say.

Michael Gelb
Date: 1/31/2018 3:26:00 PM

It's my true life, I lost my wife. My kids grown and moved away, I'm in my house everyday. Thank you for reading and comment.

Old Buck

Date: 1/23/2018 10:01:00 AM

Michael: What you see in a mirror is actually a direct opposite of the real you. Your left is right and your right left. :o) Decide today, what your "real life" should look like and go get it. Thanks for sharing this moving work with all of us on the soup. oldbuck

Michael Gelb
Date: 1/24/2018 4:31:00 PM

Thank you for your comment.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/24/2017 6:14:00 PM

such heartbreak in every line Micheal. there are so many lonely people and it is so evident especially at this time of year ... relationships break down, children fly the nest and sadly people pass away and we can feel so alone:-( my very best wishes for Christmas and new year:-) hugs jan xx adding this gem to my faves:-)

Michael Gelb
Date: 12/31/2017 8:43:00 PM

Thank you for your coment.