What Do You See

Two old men walk with talk deferred
 One finds a mirror on the way
He picks it up and says, "My word,"
 "A handsome fellow, I must say!"

His buddy then takes a peek
He says, "He's handsome I agree,"
"But has your old mind become weak?"
"Of course that handsome fellow's me!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Faulkner Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 8:22 AM
Yes, the perception of the mirror changes with the beholder, does it not? loved it!
Adams Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 9:41 AM
Yes, they are weird that way! The magic of...of...Mirror makers.....I guess?!?........80)
Gauthier Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 10:42 PM
Too cute. Good one, Pat.
Adams Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 9:37 AM
Thank you Line........Have a great day!!!..........Patrick
Hoffman Avatar
March 26, 2018 at 9:25 PM
Too cute Pat; very funny!~Che :)
Adams Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 9:35 AM
Thank you Cheryl! I'm somewhat in tune with old guys. [For some reason! 80(....].........80)
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