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Reflection

There is a man hiding behind my mirror Where my reflection ought to be He reveals himself when I'm shaving and he's really scaring me. He must be nearly forty Hints of grey grow in his hair I turn around to look behind me but of course there's no one there. I slip with my razor and I see blood on his chin You are really extracting the urine I find myself shouting to him. Now he's really mocking me His lips are synchronised with mine Even when I give him the finger He gives me one back every time. The evil sod followed me on holiday When I went to sunny Spain A lady took a picture of me posing in my boxers and there he was again. I call him Willie Nelson Because he is always on my mind I've said some words that should not be heard They were of a very naughty kind . Tonight I thought I'd lost him Until the DJ called my name I looked up at the karaoke screen and there he was again.

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Date: 6/8/2014 1:17:00 PM
Congratulations on this poem being featured. You did a great job with it. I enjoyed it very much. Have a blessed day. ... Lucilla
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Date: 6/2/2014 4:36:00 AM
Darren, this was delightful. Perfect rhyme in a playful lyrical chime. I love the way you write! Congrats on it being featured!
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Date: 2/17/2014 2:12:00 AM
Really enjoyed this!
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Darren Watson
Date: 2/17/2014 8:10:00 AM
Thank you Alex. Just me being silly.
Date: 2/14/2014 8:03:00 AM
very good Darren enjoyed it hugs
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Darren Watson
Date: 2/17/2014 8:09:00 AM
Thank you Shadow . Just my idea of humour .
Date: 2/2/2014 1:50:00 PM
You are crazy my new friend and I love you. That Willie Nelson line is priceless. Just remember, wherever you go, you bring yourself with you. From reading your poetry, that ain't so bad. xxx's ooo's
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Darren Watson
Date: 2/3/2014 6:24:00 AM
I'm the eternal optimist Kathryn . For me life should be fun , I don't walk about giggling all the time but I appreciate the little I have and I'm happy . Hope you are too . Thanks for the kind comment my friend.
Date: 1/31/2014 1:19:00 AM
I have fun doing this too... getting out of oneself and seeing the way I talk and behave. Great poem enjoyed it so much....
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Darren Watson
Date: 1/31/2014 2:34:00 AM
I'm afraid I tell myself off sometimes too , lol I call myself some silly names . In fact I'm thinking of changing my surname to Head . Thanks for the nice comments though.
Date: 1/30/2014 4:46:00 PM
Hi Darren: a great and second poem I have read on Reflection. This poem reminds me of a creative writing course of what I see when I look in the mirror. By the way, the second poem is about Reflection by Carrie Richards. You can share yours with her.
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Date: 1/30/2014 4:46:00 PM
Hi Darren: A great and second poem I have read on Reflection. This poem reminds me of a creative writing course of what I see when I look in the mirror. By the way, the second poem is about Reflection by Carrie Richards. You can share yours with her.
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Darren Watson
Date: 1/31/2014 12:49:00 AM
Thanks for the kind comments Ralph and I promise to look Carrie up today.
Date: 1/29/2014 4:59:00 PM
The need to find oneself is so strong here... Fun and amazing win.
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Darren Watson
Date: 1/30/2014 12:57:00 AM
Thank you for your kind comments . Truth is , I am always losing myself , I love to travel and explore but I'm the worst map reader in the world . So its easy to confuse me , lol
Date: 1/29/2014 4:58:00 PM
charming main order of a piece, darren... sweet congrats!.. huggs
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Darren Watson
Date: 1/30/2014 12:51:00 AM
If the poem made you smile . It did what it was designed to do . Thanks for the kind comments .
Date: 1/29/2014 8:29:00 AM
This was so much fun, congratulations on a fine win.
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Darren Watson
Date: 1/29/2014 8:57:00 AM
Thank you for your kind comment , ?
Date: 1/29/2014 6:29:00 AM
Wonderful poem and congrats on the fine win, Darren
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Darren Watson
Date: 1/29/2014 7:34:00 AM
Thank you for the comments . Not sure what it I'm supposed to have won , Even my nephew bowled me out at cricket in the indoor nets last night and he's only seven . lol
Date: 1/29/2014 6:24:00 AM
Awesome poem. Love how your personality shines through. The blood and the razor give a very vivid image. Cool expressions. Always, Laura
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Darren Watson
Date: 1/29/2014 7:31:00 AM
I'm a wimp too so its a wonder I didn't faint . lol Thanks for the nice comments.
Date: 1/29/2014 2:23:00 AM
Nicely done Darren! I like how you've developed the poem. Sometimes it takes removing ourselves from a situation to clearly see what in the world we are doing with our lives. Very well written!
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Darren Watson
Date: 1/29/2014 3:02:00 AM
Vicky Growing up I had five big sisters to make me take a step back and look at myself and boy did they enjoy doing it but I have my own place now , As I give the orders at work I might get called a few choice names behind my back but I rarely hear the truth , So I have to look in the mirror and give myself some stick now and again , Thanks for the kind comments though.
Date: 1/26/2014 5:46:00 PM
Darren; This is very good. I enjoyed it very much. There is nothing wrong with getting old. Some poeple never get that chance. Have a great day... Lucilla
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Darren Watson
Date: 1/27/2014 9:55:00 AM
The poem was just me having a bit of fun at my expense Lucilla . I cherish every day , I spend most of my free time Visiting the Yorkshire dales or England's stately homes. When the day arrives when I can't do that , I will know I've grown too old.

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