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My mirror, my silver goddess I stand in front of you and smile Looking past all my imperfections I still see something good If I reflect back on my life I am not broken The cracks are smoothed over and you can see the smile on my face 48 words Contest One to Five 70 words or less Sponsored by Laura Loo 05~25~17

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Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 6/12/2017 8:07:00 AM

Nicely done in 48 words. Most enjoyable read.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/12/2017 11:34:00 AM

Thanks so much for all your support Scott:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/28/2017 8:02:00 AM

From what you see in the mirror to your reflection on life! Congrats!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/28/2017 6:21:00 PM

thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/27/2017 6:42:00 PM

So lovely and uplifting, Jan. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 5/28/2017 4:29:00 AM

Thanks Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 5/27/2017 5:24:00 PM

Your positive outlook on life is what makes this poem lovely and meaningful, Jan. I see that this is a winning entry....congratulations! Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 5/28/2017 4:30:00 AM

The past 3 years have taught me a lot Paul - life is all too short and we have to make the best of the time we have:-( hugs Jan xx

Anisha Dutta

Date: 5/26/2017 12:33:00 PM

Good. Jan, I also hold same view. My mirror does not crack. Congrats

Jan Allison
Date: 5/28/2017 4:33:00 AM

That's great to hear Anisha:-) hugs jan xx

Just James

Date: 5/26/2017 11:34:00 AM

How much for your mirror?..mine's not that nice!

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2017 12:16:00 PM

It's priceless James lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Bl Devnath

Date: 5/26/2017 11:13:00 AM

This is a very philosophical and visionary. In imperfection perfection is there. Imperfection is an image of perfection. If one has imperfection means perfection is in him. Lovely. Congrats a lot. Loved always my dear friend, bl

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2017 12:16:00 PM

Thanks Bl:-) hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 5/26/2017 5:21:00 AM

This is lovely, Jan. Such a beautiful message. Congrats on your win.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2017 12:17:00 PM

I wrote it very quickly as there was only one space left in the contest :-) i am glad LuLoo liked it:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/25/2017 9:08:00 PM

wow, this is really nice, Jan. I think her theme inspired a really great little poem from you. SEVEN and congrats.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2017 2:27:00 AM

I managed to write this quickly and grab the last spot in the contest so I am pleased LuLoo liked it:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 5/25/2017 9:06:00 PM

Congrats on your win Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 5/26/2017 2:26:00 AM

thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/25/2017 4:57:00 PM

great poem, jan, and an uplifting message. i wish i felt as good when i look in the mirror - lately i try to avoid them...

Jan Allison
Date: 5/25/2017 5:14:00 PM

Thanks Ilene I just accept I'm getting older but i don't always like what I see lol!:-( hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 5/25/2017 3:05:00 PM

Wonderful and simple, Jan, good write.. Laura will like this one..~*

Jan Allison
Date: 5/25/2017 3:15:00 PM

Thanks Eve, you know my style is simple and that is the way i will always write - I was knocked for my style in the early days but now i don't give a monkeys what folks say - at least our work is read and understood Eve!!!!!:-) :-) i was lucky to fill the last gap in the contest so I hope Luloo likes it:-) hugs Jan xx