Line Gauthier Poet Rhyme

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The Looking Glass

she looks back at me
always takes me by surprise
this woman in the mirror
that i never seem to quite recognize 

still she looks at me
her eyes drawing me in
refuses to utter a sound
and shatter that eerie film of chagrin

she lives inside the mirror
has no name or voice
a prisoner that's trapped
perhaps somehow somewhat by choice


AP: 2nd place 2025, Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on January 21, 2025 to constest IN AN INSTANT sponsored by CRAIG CORNISH  -  ranked 12th

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Milton Batchelor March 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM Very good. Line Gauthier March 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM Thanks, Milton ~

Terry Miller February 18, 2025 at 2:49 AM What a great reflection, excuse the pun, and a wonderful poem Line Gauthier March 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM Very witty, Terry ~ lol ~ thanks

Sam Kauffman February 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM Lin, wonderful poem as we instantly recognize of ourselves in a mirror. Wonderful choice for the contest. I love the last stanza and the personification of our mirror image! Congratulations! Blessings! Line Gauthier February 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM Much appreciated, thanks Sam ~

thriveni c mysore February 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM prisoner by choice! love the mirror. Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!! Line Gauthier February 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM Thank you very much ~

Paul Bell January 24, 2025 at 3:15 AM The mirror never reflects what you want to hear, always silent in praise. Line Gauthier January 24, 2025 at 7:15 AM well said ~

John Read January 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM Hi Line, I've reached that age, when I dread looking in the mirror in the morning. xx Line Gauthier January 23, 2025 at 4:49 AM I hear you !

Mahtab Bangalee January 22, 2025 at 2:25 AM just superb and wonderful poetic instant expression Line Gauthier January 23, 2025 at 4:50 AM thank you so much ~

Unseeking Seeker January 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM Beautiful! Break the mirror is what I’d suggest. Line Gauthier January 23, 2025 at 4:50 AM yes !

Gershon Wolf January 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM Bravo! Excelsior. A FAVE for me, Line. This is poetry of and for the soul. ~ Gershon Line Gauthier January 23, 2025 at 4:51 AM Thank you so much, Gershon ~ most appreciated