The Mirror

In a castle, in a place unknown,
On the wall behind a giant throne
Hangs a mirror, six feet square
which every mortal should beware.

For the mirror has a magic spell
With a secret, no one will likely tell,
For nobody dare take a look
Into the mirror, lest their soul be shook.

The mirror offers a gruesome surprise 
As your face ages before your very eyes, 
Month by month, year on year, 
Unveiling that moment we all truly fear.

Now the mirror's location is known to me,
Which I will happily pass on to thee,
Should you ever wish to know the place
Where the mirror will reveal your final face.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 11/30/2019 10:50:00 PM
sounds like it's time for a better mirror, perhaps one that doesn't lie...shows the youth that dwells inside... enjoyed this one Ron...great write... hugs
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Ronald D Thompson
Date: 12/1/2019 12:02:00 PM
That sounds a much better idea Sandra. Thank you for your comment. Best wishes...Ron x
Date: 11/25/2019 5:45:00 PM
Mirror, mirror in Thompson's place // Where oh where s my youthful face?! You gonna charge admissiHon?! :) gw
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Date: 11/25/2019 4:37:00 PM
Well done Ronald. Mirrors are confusing to me. Thanks for sharing this
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Ronald D Thompson
Date: 11/25/2019 4:39:00 PM
Thanks Greg, appreciated my friend. Best...Ron :)
Date: 11/25/2019 2:53:00 PM
Often I think my mirror already shows that to me. : ) Really well written Ron, this is a classic.
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Ronald D Thompson
Date: 11/25/2019 3:29:00 PM
Me too!! Mirrors and I don't really get on. Thanks for the comment Chris, means a lot my friend. Best...Ron :)
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