So, I challenge you to take this familiar object and theme—go beyond cliché and write something unique (in 44 words). Mirror, mirrored, mirroring—use some form of the word mirror in your poem.
Peeking over the wooden rail
Moments after we set sail.
A reflected visage made me wail.
Decades are cruel, I confess.
A mirror image I didn’t know.
Lay atop the surface below.
Seeing myself a mighty blow.
When did I become such a mess?!
44-words
https://dversepoets.com/2023/05/15/quadrille-mirror-mirror-on-the-wall/
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Ha ha… this is true for many of us… Well done.
😁 Yep. Unavoidable. lol
:>)
Sadly, I can relate to this. 🙄
Many of us can! Thanks. 🤣
I think many of us can relate to this one! Thank you! 😊
Yes. Mirrors can be cruel. 🤣Thanks!
Ohhhhh. Well written.
Thank-you! 😊
Great writing Susan! 🎊🎊😊😊
Thanks for your kind words, Carol. ❤
Haha. The beauty of getting older. A fun read.
😊 Thanks for reading and commenting. ❤
Thank-you!
Oh, when reality isn’t what you were in the mood for…
Yes. A real shock! 🤣
Thanks, Nicole.
I know that feeling, Susan! It’s the glance at our reflections in unexpected places that gives us the biggest shock, rather than the deep gaze into the bathroom mirror.
It’s the “Who is that?” moment we’ve all had. Thanks, Kim. 😁
Beautiful mirror image. Lovely words text write up you.
😁❤
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Quadrille for (all) ages!! Love, love it!
😂 Thanks so much Helen!
Such a relatable poem this is! Lovely write 🙂
Delighted that you enjoyed it! Thank-you. 😊
Ah Susan, you made me smile, the self awakening from the daily daydream we live in, we catch ourselves a glimpse of the real, a shock indeed when we are busy living.
Yes. The daydream describes it perfectly. Glad to add a smile to your day. Thanks!
So true for us all…
Some days are better than others. 😊😉 Thanks.
Susan, it seems you peered not only at your reflection but our collective reflections. Love it, so relatable. 😅
Thank-you. One of those human relatable moments. Those are fun!
You are welcome. So they are!
Ha ha, well perhaps there was some distortion….