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Senryu 14 - Mirror

in the mirror
I see my reflection --
my mother's face

6/19/16

Entered in Rick Parise's Old or New, 8 lines max contest.

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John Lawless

October 10, 2016 at 6:00 PM

Oh yeah....and I bet you hear her words coming from your mouth too. I often ask myself "When did I become my father?"

Sandra Haight

October 9, 2016 at 3:44 PM

Kim, congratulations on your fine win for your Senryu with a message that so many of us can relate to! Hugs, Sandra

Beautiful Scars

October 8, 2016 at 9:50 PM

Love this senryu Kim. I remember reading it back in July-glad to see it on the winner list :) .congratulations on your placement! :)-luloo

Janis Medders Tobechi

October 8, 2016 at 9:20 PM

Yes Kim. As I get older I understand this perfectly. Great senryu.

Beautiful Scars

July 22, 2016 at 9:25 PM

oh Kim, this is perfectly said..touches my heart lady! :)-luloo

Jan Allison

June 25, 2016 at 3:38 PM

You are not alone in this Kim - great poem:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Merryman

July 4, 2016 at 4:08 PM

I know it's quite common. Thank you for commenting, Jan!

Sara Kendrick

June 23, 2016 at 5:29 PM

Since I was adopted, I don't know what she would have looked like at my age but I am sure that I probably would recognize her in my aging mirror..Thanks for the visit to my page..I enjoyed this work..Sara

Kim Merryman

July 4, 2016 at 4:07 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Sara!