San Francisco Shows Me Myself

A large toothy Chinese dragon spirits me away.
To lively San Francisco street with paper lanterns.
Trinkets of all shapes and forms. Smells wafting in
Reminding me of Sweet and Sour Chicken and Pepper Beef.

My mouth waters in anticipation of my next meal here.
A dragon! A child’s shrill voice screams. An old woman smiles.
I realize then it has not been my imagination.   I grin at the old
Woman, before I realize it is my reflection in a storefront window.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 3/11/2019 4:58:00 AM
What a great write Caren, I was with you all the way, especially when you spied the old women in the window; I see one every morning when I look into my mirror and wonder who she is, Haha!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/11/2019 9:09:00 AM
I am always shocked, for I never see myself like the mirror.
Date: 3/11/2019 2:49:00 AM
Don't feel bad, I never recognize myself anymore, either.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/11/2019 9:10:00 AM
Always a surprise, but also a surprise every time I see my mother who should look 35.
Date: 3/11/2019 1:49:00 AM
San Francisco; the mirror, full reflection of yourself!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/11/2019 2:23:00 AM
It truly does help you see things clearly. A terrific place.
Date: 3/10/2019 11:11:00 PM
Oh wow... very cleverly penned! I enjoyed being whisked away on this ride! ;)
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/11/2019 2:23:00 AM
Thank you my friend; you can come along on all of my journeys.
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