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The Mirror

Must the antique mirror be re-silvered? Its carved ornate gold frame be replaced? Will its reflections disappear into some smoky haze? Where Grandpa and his pipe smoke are rising? Grandma holding sister in her Christening dress, And Mother’s face on mine.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 7/30/2019 1:21:00 PM
Your consistency makes your already wonderful craft majestic. Yet another lovely piece. This is really great..
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Date: 7/22/2019 5:01:00 PM
Interesting questions..
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 7/23/2019 12:19:00 PM
Yes, I agree with you.
Date: 7/22/2019 12:47:00 PM
Amazing writing ! Deep , dearest Sunlite!
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 7/23/2019 12:16:00 PM
I really appreciate that, Demetrios.
Date: 7/22/2019 7:25:00 AM
I really like this piece. Nostalgic and reflective!
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 7/23/2019 12:16:00 PM
So nice of you, Richard.
Date: 7/21/2019 10:19:00 PM
there's nothing like one of those old early mirrors with the distorted glass and image
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Sunlite Wanter
Date: 7/23/2019 12:15:00 PM
You're so right! Thank you.

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