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Yes, brilliant writing, Barbara, because the last stanza is very clever and a perfect finale. Sometimes, my responses are late, as well. I need to visit PoetrySoup more frequently than I do. :)

Love it!

Brilliant writing, Barbara!

Amen. A slice of life indeed!

Omg I like it. That's very good.

Very well done. Describes grief as well as old age.

I see my mother’s face looking back at me, when she was my age now. I see years of experience and wouldn’t want to go back in time. I enjoyed your introspective poem very much Barbara. Blessings xxoo

Barbara's poems are simply beautiful ??

I enjoyed your poem, especially the rhyme. A very clever approach. Love it.

Can you imagine if we didn’t see a mirror until we were old. Who is that?

Barbara, this is a sensitive, terse bit of introspection in lovely rhyme. No extra words used, no oblique references, just honest conversation with your two selves that we have the privilege of listening in on. Fine work.

nice---you are very shrewd to someone or your self. I am climbing there and guess Time will do me the same. but I think your last verse with a few more words can finish it with a zing

My mom says it’s not getting old that’s tough it’s seeing your kids get old that’s tough. All three of her babies are closer to 60 than 50.

What an exceptional first piece to offer the soup. Myself I feel young as long as I avoid reflective surfaces. I enjoyed your poem and the comments. It seems to have resonated with many people.

Your first post fits so well what I am thinking today myself. I have been seeing myself in my cell phone the past few years thinking how hideous I appear in it. The mirror in my house is not so bad, but for some reason, I look simply repulsive to myself if I try to do a selfie!! It is making me crazy and so jealous of rich people who can afford plastic surgeries. Love this poem.

Hi Barbara! I have just been going through some of your poems (without commenting) and now stopped at your first post @ Soup. I am positively impressed:) This poem reminds me of another of yours (Pranks). Don't be too hard on yourself and on AGE! As long as one feels young on the inside.... Warm regards // paul

great write :)

I love the premise of this piece Barbara. I think I am going to enjoy your work. A big Aloha and welcome to Poetry Soup. : )

Barbara: There's a stranger in my mirror each morning. It used to startle me but I've decided that old fella isn't going to harm no one and go about my day. Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us on the soup. Keep them coming. oldbuck

Great poem.. true reflection of ones self..

Clever, I liked a lot.

Another one that went right to my heart! Thanks for posting on my page and your most appreciated comment. I’ll be following you too! Thanks ~ BD

Fabulous. Embrace the journey! lol. :) Love this poem.

This is a reflective piece, haven't we all have looked in the mirror and forgot how to recognize ourselves. despite the negative feel of the word hag, I do believe this is a positive piece of aging and perspective.

this is such a nice introspective write Barbara, great stuff, welcome to PS. I'm looking forward to reading more of your poetry :)