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Reflection

REFLECTION

Reflecting the world tiny one, 
In what you see where you've landed.
Dancing, copying, becoming. 
Now, a yellow wild canary.
Then, a dandelion puff.
Not pretending but reflecting,
Becoming, summed in soul. 
In the mirror I see the wrinkles, 
In the silver see your smile. 
I see the outside in decline, 
You only see inside, for awhile.

By Edlynn Nau
© May 11, 2016

Copyright © Edlynn Nau | Year Posted 2016

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Funom Makama Date: 5/26/2016 12:53:00 PM This is so beautiful and wittingly written. Login to Reply Edlynn Nau Date: 5/26/2016 1:06:00 PM Thank you for your kind words Funom. I'm studying for a Physics Final but have decided to read all PS people when I take breaks. The proofs for maths in physics are pretty tough so I'll love the poetry breaks. Have you on my FOLLOW List!

Michael Tor Date: 5/17/2016 12:26:00 AM Another wonderful write Edlynn. Login to Reply Edlynn Nau Date: 5/17/2016 1:05:00 PM Ha ha! Lovely you reading machine! I'm due to be in San Francisco for a few days. When I return, I get to read more of yours. So be looking for my visit. Thank you for your reviews. I've been missing a few comments in that I guess PS doesn't Email us on each comment anymore. This means we have to keep looking. Sigh!

Robert Lindley Date: 5/12/2016 5:24:00 PM We are the sum of our lives-the good, the bad and the mysterious too. When young we look ahead, when old we reflect back to days of our youth. Seeing our mistakes, loves, heartbreaks , fallacies , joys, successes and failures etc.. To write about life, one must have lived it first.. I lived a wild life-complete with huge mistakes! Adding this gem to my fav list.. Thanks..A7 Login to Reply Edlynn Nau Date: 5/12/2016 5:37:00 PM I am older than you & a lot of people in PS so I seriously know about those mistakes. The hardest thing is the letting go or the forgiving oneself. Such a difficult task but can drag you under. I think it is interesting to look in the mirror with a young child and see that past & present journey. I love that they want to be older to do more. We want to be younger to do more. Thank you ALWAYS Robert for your experience and wise comments.