Sotto Poet Poet Verse

Mirror of Paroxysm

Written: July 02, 2026, for a contest sponsored by Nette Onclaud

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The mirror convulses and shakes
when my cold breathing breaks,
a sliver of dark light I see —
slicing through the silver glare.
Steals my peace, traps my sanity.

Shadow's edges with bright colors flare
panic's claw, carves its narrow line —
within this confining frame.
I reflect on the face that once was mine,
Unsure who changed the rules of the game. 

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Howard Kerr August 26, 2026 at 4:34 AM Sotto, Excellent depiction, flow, word choice that amplifies the flow and sustains it. Impeccable image selections inserted where they count the most.🔥🔥🔥 Thanks for your incisive and insightful reviews of my work. Howard

Valsa George July 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM Now when we look into the mirror, we feel that we have greatly changed. Is it the mirror's fault or Time's mischief, we wonder. So well written. Congratulations on your win.

Evelyn Judy Buehler July 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM Sotto, your exquisitely well written poem is fascinating and captivating. Congratulations on your win. :)

Christine Watts July 5, 2026 at 5:32 PM Hi Sotto Yes who indeed changed the rules? Congrats Cheers Christine

Paige Hind July 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM deep and heavy Sotto

Anne-Lise Andresen July 3, 2026 at 1:44 AM - No possibility to change these game rules, Las :) - Excellent writing :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs

Victor Buhagiar July 2, 2026 at 8:42 AM Your poem powerfully conveys dissociation and panic. Not easy for a normal person, but we must understand well.