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Ode to the Mirror

she used to shrink inside her own skin wore doubt like a coat stitched too thin but broken glass still reflects the light and jagged edges sharpen the fight now she stands where my fears once laid building worth from the cracks they made she is gold in the dirt still gleaming unseen an unfinished masterpiece bold and serene

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Date: 5/25/2025 7:00:00 PM
"now she stands where my fears once laid" - A very grand writing. Congratulations!
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Luke Liversidge
Date: 5/26/2025 2:27:00 AM
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed reading!
Date: 5/25/2025 11:33:00 AM
This poem hit hard and powerfully...I loved the way I had to hunt for the 3 qualities you've written about. Such a brief poem but full of wisdom and admiration. The assignment was to write an Ode to one's self but not knowing the author I could not judge from that point of view. So I judged the quality of the poem itself and very much enjoyed yours! Ty for entering! Xo
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Luke Liversidge
Date: 5/26/2025 2:27:00 AM
Thanks so much Crystol!!

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