Natasha L Scragg Poet Verse

The Cursing Mirror

Written for the contest:
FINISH IN TEN
Sponsor: Nette Onclaud
Date: 28th June 2026

Mirror, Mirror, I beseech you!
Have you nothing good to say?
You've called me out on every flaw,
You've told me I am feeble.
I know we all need to be humble 
But your curses are unreasonable.
Tell me something good and true,
The best ways to advance...
I refuse to be the failure you see
Before I've even had a chance!

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Kim Rodrigues June 28, 2026 at 5:24 PM Back-talking the mirror! Natasha L Scragg June 28, 2026 at 7:28 PM Why not... lol :-D

Joseph P. DiMino June 28, 2026 at 9:22 AM Dang cheap glass -- I cover all mine, broke most of them 7 years ago, still standing. Mirrors only know what we show them...and not the depth inside. Fine read. Enjoyed very much. Natasha L Scragg June 28, 2026 at 9:43 AM Thanks Joe. Was trying to think outside the box a bit. Plus the challenge reminded me of the "mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?" ... lol. :-D