The Looking Glass

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

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Milton Batchelor

Date: 3/10/2025 8:30:00 PM

Very good.

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/11/2025 5:21:00 PM

Thanks, Milton ~

Terry Miller

Date: 2/18/2025 2:49:00 AM

What a great reflection, excuse the pun, and a wonderful poem

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/11/2025 5:21:00 PM

Very witty, Terry ~ lol ~ thanks

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/6/2025 2:18:00 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
Date: 2/7/2025 10:30:00 AM

Much appreciated, thanks Sam ~

thriveni c mysore

Date: 2/3/2025 9:25:00 PM

prisoner by choice! love the mirror. Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/7/2025 10:30:00 AM

Thank you very much ~

Paul Bell

Date: 1/24/2025 3:15:00 AM

The mirror never reflects what you want to hear, always silent in praise.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/24/2025 7:15:00 AM

well said ~