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Finish in Ten Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Nette Onclaud

1/7/2026

Shattered Mirror Image

A shattered image of myself in pieces at my feet,
my vanity strewn all around left mirrored in my mind.
My outer shell self centred too, lived in real pretence
created pictures of me gone, all broken left in shards.
Cast down in anger in defeat, how will I find myself
by looking at one tiny piece, the real me see in there.
Could it be this tiny mirror shows my real reflection?
If I gaze without pretension take off my mask of fear.
Strip off my painted makeup, fresh face I am not lost
begin again my truest self, the mirror of my soul.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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July 6, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Christine, congratulations on your contest win with this wonderful and deeply thought-out poem.
Watts Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Hi Sitto, Many Thanks for the honour, much appreciated Cheers Christine
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Wow. You really went to town with this prompt, Christine. A very deep reflection of yourself. Very well thought out.
Watts Avatar
July 2, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Hi Andrea Thank you I enjoyed writing this a little truth prevailed Cheers Chris
Daniel Avatar
June 30, 2026 at 8:57 AM
A great introspective write, Christine:)
Watts Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Hi Joanna Many Thanks for your review Thought I would try something a bit different Cheers Christine
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