My Enemy

The mirror is my enemy,
But used to be my friend.
The past is gone forever
And it’s no use to pretend.

Reality’s reflected
And it’s not a pretty sight.
I rarely feel defeated
But I’ve given up the fight.

I’ve hit on a solution – 
I just shouldn’t even glance
Into any type of mirror
Under any circumstance.

In a warlike situation,
When you’re entering the fray,
Let your common sense remind you – 
Keep your enemies at bay!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Susan Avatar
October 15, 2012 at 9:23 AM
ha! can totally relate! getting older sucks...
Ludden Avatar
October 14, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Top one fine lady, who will never be my enemy! -Dean
Dietrich Avatar
October 12, 2012 at 12:33 AM
hahaha. How I love your humor.
Jones Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 8:59 PM
nice
Pettit Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 6:54 PM
I don't like my reflection in a mirror either. Good write as usual Ilene.
Cavanaugh Avatar
October 11, 2012 at 3:30 PM
I love this poem. How fun is this. You've got a winner here.
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