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Mirror's Grab

It's too dark for her. She daubs mascara on glass. The mirror has no arms... Night's just in the morning. There existing, the eyes ran Upon former years, tears The mood stops, reflecting Make faces, she's mine Broken embers from limbs Vice and crash, Both's empty blood — She's twisting surfacing Barbwire that Blocks out Shards

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Alesia Leach

Date: 5/11/2025 3:51:00 PM

Paige, this poem stings in all the right ways. The imagery is jagged and visceral--“mascara on glass,” “barbwire that blocks out,” and “both’s empty blood” gave me chills. It feels like a reflection breaking under pressure, but also refusing to fade. Raw and beautifully done.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 5/3/2025 11:00:00 AM

Paige, sounds like someone is having a hard time with a reflection. It's very hard to take broken pieces and put them together in a good manner. I'm feeling very sorry for this person. Hope you are well. Smiles!!

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/1/2025 11:46:00 AM

I sense fury and finality in your poem. It intrudes into my mind's depths. I give it high praise.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/28/2025 2:51:00 AM

This is metaphorically brilliant. A tinge of sadness, but excellent poetry.

Ink Empress

Date: 4/26/2025 11:42:00 PM

Ah dear paige, the darkness that youv described here in such a deeply emotive and poetic manner is truly impressive, i love especially “ The mirror has no arms... Night's just in the morning. There existing, the eyes ran” the depth of those words!!! And how youv done this form is brilliant as it flows and the last word fits! Pleasure always reading your metaphorically poems! Sending you light

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/26/2025 9:05:00 PM

Such a sad one. The images mentioned by Kim below really show the tragedy

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/26/2025 8:28:00 PM

Such a well-crafted poem, Pige with many and profound metaphor layers, this is a fave for me.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/26/2025 7:38:00 AM

It's too dark for her. She daubs mascara on glass… Barbwire that Blocks out Shards… Well done! What imagery do individuals highlight…always interesting! Hugs!!