Howard Kerr Poet Verse

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Sponsors's Name ; Nette Onclaud.          
  Contest Title       ; Finish In Ten                          
Date Poem Posted   ; 30th June 2026                                      

  

                         

            

  

 

 

Mirror On Reflection

I caught a ghostlike glimpse,
of steel breath on blunt mirror,
as my taut brain mulled scars,
from fractal bleak life motif,
zooming across skewed glass,
reflections glum and forlorn,
black ink eye ring capture,
shadow, shade, or shield,
brittle convex, abject cog,
whoa, my frail image riven

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Anne-Lise Andresen July 3, 2026 at 6:18 AM - There's a lot to ponder when you see your own reflection... the cogwheel spins... great writing, Howard :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs Howard Kerr July 3, 2026 at 9:56 AM Hi Anne-Lise, I warmly welcome your detailed report on my submission. Your generous insights are valued by me. Enjoy your weekend also Howard

Sara Kendrick July 2, 2026 at 12:25 PM Howard, I am now wondering if this was a carnival or fairground house of mirrors that is giving you a convoluted imagine or just self-esteem gone wild has done that. Thanks for sharing this contest entry with us because it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K. Howard Kerr July 2, 2026 at 12:46 PM Hi Sara, Carnival or fairground house of mirrors are not involved. I do not have self-esteem issues. It’s a sympathetic fictional work based on an imaginary person who has struggled. I cherish your review and kind regards. I can log in now but there are always going to be problems. I take it in my stride. H

Andrea Dietrich June 30, 2026 at 2:14 PM Love how first line evolved and then came back around to frail at the end. I love seeing these mirror poems Howard Kerr June 30, 2026 at 5:17 PM A very encouraging review from you, Andrea. I’m flattered. Howard

Sotto Poet June 30, 2026 at 1:45 PM Very well composed verse, my friend Howard. The layers of imagery you chose created a wonderful setting for your poem.

Alison A Smith June 30, 2026 at 5:38 AM Mirrors never lie remember. Howard Kerr June 30, 2026 at 7:46 AM They don’t indeed. Thanks for comment Howard