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The Man In the Mirror

his reflection shows 
crow's feet and sad, worried eyes
the unguarded twin
he turns away in alarm
refusing to face this man

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Skat A

May 11, 2017 at 3:00 PM

Hi Tim, once again, this is a deep and short write, Congratulations :) SKAT

Skat A

April 11, 2014 at 10:45 PM

TIM, Congratulations, on your win:) Enjoyed stopping by. LUV ~SKAT~

Poet Destroyer A

April 11, 2014 at 9:45 PM

Hi Tim,, Congratulations, In Amy's Idiot or Genius, contest.... Enjoyed the win.... ~ Linda

Dr.Ram Mehta

April 11, 2014 at 6:38 AM

Congratulations on a fine win in the Bukowski Contest, tim

Richard Lamoureux

April 10, 2014 at 8:09 PM

Well deserved win!

Amy Green

April 10, 2014 at 7:11 PM

this is deep and thoughtful. I think you captured a perfect moment he would have experienced at one time or another.

Poet Destroyer A

July 7, 2013 at 11:06 AM

CONGRATS!! in the mirror contest.... Linda

Connie Gildersleeve

July 2, 2013 at 8:13 AM

Tin nicely conveyed in this tanka. Congrats on the win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Skat A

July 1, 2013 at 8:03 PM

Tim, congrats in Nathan's MIRROR contest............... have yourself a sweet day............ SKAT

Debbie Guzzi

July 1, 2013 at 3:19 PM

YOU have a great face, I LIKE the wrinkles cher. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Joe Maverick

June 30, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Oh my yes i can relate to this one Tim, and that is with the mask on L O L..' congrats on the win.!

John Posey

June 30, 2013 at 1:38 AM

Mirrors cannot hide what is there in front of them.... they can, however, reflect the truth of what they see....Nice writing, Tim. Congratulations..... Jake

Nathan D.

June 29, 2013 at 4:59 PM

interesting, CONGRATS!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

April 8, 2013 at 10:13 AM

nice one Tim, sounds like my mirror xx

Carrie Richards

April 7, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Such insightful honesty in this poem, so many can relate to your observation...(we women feel the same way!) I still believe we can be beautiful on the inside regardless of the calendar! :) (I see you from what is inside you.....and that is compliment!)

Poet Destroyer A

April 7, 2013 at 6:30 PM

wow Tim, you should keep this man on his feet. , you did well in Susan's "AGING" contest. Congratulations:-) take care~LINDA

Joyce Johnson

April 7, 2013 at 3:34 PM

So true. Who is this stranger? Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Hidden Sister

April 7, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Like it, poor man is vain.

Heather Ober

April 4, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Where have you been hiding this tanka talent?! You have a rare gift, my friend.

Victoria Anderson-Throop

April 2, 2013 at 9:33 AM

rarely are we given a glimpse into a man's reaction to the mirror...vulnerability shows strength of character....(see soupmail please)

Kathryn Collins

April 2, 2013 at 8:17 AM

love unguarded twin. There is character in those crow's feet.

David Williams

April 1, 2013 at 2:55 PM

Tim, very very clever and I love it...David

Elizabeth Wesley

April 1, 2013 at 4:53 AM

Yes Tim, the angst of age comes too soon. Where did the time go and why didn't I use it more wisely? Your verse hits a sensitive chord and includes me in its sad truth. Lover, Lizzie