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Narcissist

I saw you looking in the mirror again today You can’t seem to go past one Without taking a second glance Your own image seems to impress you As if you were really in love With the one staring back at you You never seem to notice me Watching you as you pass the mirror And you seem almost a narcissist to me Who only sees how you prance and primp Staring long and hard at your appearance I don’t believe I’ve ever seen Another look so long or endearingly Into that looking glass where we all see Ourselves staring back at us Could it only be me or are you actually In love with what you see Looking back from your reflection And it is a little troubling to me When I see you speak to yourself Long moans of yearning Puppy, I know you long to believe That puppy in the mirror Is your brother or sister!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 12/3/2022 9:45:00 AM
This is so cute you had me thinking it was a person and turned out to be a cute puppy. Awesome poem Regina. love phyl
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Date: 11/25/2020 2:26:00 PM
Regina: I must admit it was more fun to read the second time. More warm and fuzzy. Thanks for sharing with all of us on the soup. oldbuck
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Date: 11/24/2020 5:20:00 AM
Very cute! At first we think it is a man ir woman then it turns out to be a puppy. Poor thing’s wondering why the other puppy won’t play.
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Date: 5/31/2020 10:28:00 PM
So sweet and tender, Regina. It has always amazed me how littermates continue to recognize one another. Congratulations on your winning placement. You built the poem perfectly to your conclusion!
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Date: 1/19/2019 5:47:00 AM
That was great! What a surprise to discover the character was a puppy!
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Date: 1/1/2015 9:57:00 AM
As I was reading this, I was curious about who it was about. Nice surprise at the end. Congrats Regina.
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Date: 1/1/2015 9:25:00 AM
Dropping back with my congratulations Regina:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/31/2014 9:28:00 PM
Congrats on your fine win and happy new year my friend Gina...huggs
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Date: 12/31/2014 9:05:00 PM
Regina, thank you for supporting my contest. I'm taking this time to enjoy and invite you on over to my latest contest "Busted." Drop by if you'd like or have the time. Take Care, and enjoy the 2015... Happy new Year... Love Linda
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Date: 12/26/2014 10:19:00 PM
REGINA, Awesome Best of 2014 poem, and win.... Congrats.... Linda
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Date: 12/18/2014 5:41:00 AM
What a cute and delightful write with a twist, congratulations on the win, Regina
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Date: 12/17/2014 4:13:00 PM
congratulations on your win Regina :o)
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Date: 12/17/2014 2:39:00 PM
lovely reading this again Regina - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/14/2014 7:22:00 AM
Wow! You almost had me thinking you were talking about a person till the last 2 lines... Very clever write :)
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Date: 9/5/2014 9:41:00 PM
wow, that was close until the last three lines i thought you were writing about me. i thought "whoa this girl is good whoa Gina is psychic" Phew. Great write about your puppy. Great write...what a relief. lots of love.
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Date: 9/5/2014 8:37:00 PM
ahhh, that is so CUTE. What a delightful twist. It reminds me of the sonnet I wrote called the nail biter, and at the end, I revealed it was my dog. (I was making it sound like it was my hubbie. ahhaha) I am going to be putting up my mirror poem soon for the florette contest. What a coincidence!
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Date: 9/5/2014 11:27:00 AM
Extraordinary poetry, witty and ever so clever....
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Date: 9/5/2014 11:04:00 AM
Hi, Gina, Very witty personification...had me to the end. Personifications are my favorite form of poetry and I have written many.... 'Violin', is probably my best. Also, I wish to thank you for reading and faving, 'From my Porch'. bfn Elaine
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Date: 9/5/2014 10:37:00 AM
Very clever twist-thoroughly enjoyed it. :-) Christine
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Date: 9/5/2014 8:58:00 AM
and they call it puppy loveeeee - love the twist at the end Regina - very clever write:-) Hugs jan xxx
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Date: 9/5/2014 8:02:00 AM
GRRRR....arf, arf, com'on, ya want a piece'a me.....GRRR. Good girl, now SIT, WRITE....
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Date: 9/5/2014 3:38:00 AM
I thought " alter ego"..but a twist. O Gina incredible....puppy makes it all. Nice poem...memorable. Hug. RAJAT
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Date: 9/5/2014 1:55:00 AM
Dear Regina, At first I thought you were describing a very vain person, but the twist to "puppy love" in the end was adorable. My cats used to stare at themselves too, often touching their paws to the mirror, hoping the image would come alive. Wonderful!
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Date: 9/5/2014 1:02:00 AM
That's lovely my dear Regina !
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