Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

You probably have the poor doctor scratching his head. This is very well written with a thought-provoking read. There is very good imagery. Only you can subscribe what the mirror means to you.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015

:) Hi Charlie.

reply by c_lucas on 08-Oct-2015

Hello, Victor. I trust all is right with your world. Charlie

Comment from TPAC

Excellent

I found this work crafty in its compositing structuring and very appealing in its presentation. Thought-provoking and yielded in interest. A good concept to ponder.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015

Thank you, good sir.

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Yep I get it. My mirror is 15 x magnified so I can see. I start each day with a Yelp of fright.
Now I have a two inch scar from surgery..Yelp Yelp Yelp
Yes take a good look at ourselves and run screaming into the night
God bless

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015

:) Thank you.

Comment from Julia.

Excellent

Interesting poem. I read through a couple of times, and I'm still not sure I completely understand the message. I like the short line lengths and the short stanzas--they work well with the tone of the poem. The last four lines are great.

I think you mean "Your label's inaccurate," instead of "Your labels inaccurate,". Otherwise, though, good job.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015

That's interesting. Someone else made the same comment about "labels." "Labels" is simply the plural. It just doesn't registeer with me why this is misinterpreted. Don't get me wrong, I mean no malice. It just leaves me scratching my head. Thank you for reading me.

reply by Julia. on 07-Oct-2015

If it helps, I read the line as intending to say "your label is inaccurate (and) your summation...". I didn't consider that it was an opening clause because then it would have to modify or refer to "your summation"--and a summation wouldn't have a label. "You" could have or be using an inaccurate label, though. Eh, maybe that's my grammar geek getting the better of me, but I've doing so much prose editing lately that it's hard to let it go. :)

reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015

Thank you for your explanation. I admit that the more I read it the more I can see why it would be considered in the singular. Your grammaatical prowess no doubt dwarfs mine. I do respect it. I haave oft said, writing and editing are two entirely different professions. I am barely able to write, so-by inference, I cannot profess any ability for editing.
:)

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi Victor - Well doctor - in fact, we are pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Poor doctors, now we have Google doctors are up against a formidable force - keeps them on their toes. 'Well doctor, from what I read on google ....... LOL - Warm regards Dorothyx

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015

:) Thank you Dorothy. I felt reasonaable in taking doctors to task on diagnosis, since I am one. The more one can take his ego out of the equation, I find the diagnosis oft more accurate.

Comment from Neonewman

Excellent

Nice artwork you have chosen to accompany this piece. Well crafted, insightful as I am not sure the Dr. now a days now what the hell they are doing!
God bless!
Steve

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015

I understand. I have taken doctors to task in this poem, yet I am one and have been practicing for 34 years. I must say thaat, in reality, there is too much incompetence. On the other hand, there are a number of excellent doctors. I also must give you a mild admonition. I find, generally, the patient does not "get it" at the level you are working at. Often, the really good doctor, is not believed, since he is saying either what the patient does not want to hear; or-something the patient has never heard before and therefore this doctor is crazy. I truly am trying to be sincere.

Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

A thought provoking piece. I guess looks can be deceiving as one gazes at their reflection in the mirror. Sometimes, we don't like what we see and other times.....we are not the best critic.

Janet

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015

Ha haa. No, I do not think we are a good critic of ourselves. Myself included. Thank you.

Comment from Carole Rosa

Excellent

Victor, I don't understand your author notes, but if I'm to judge your poetic piece, I would say that you didn't an excellent job composing your work. Smiles. Carole

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015

Thank you dear.

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

I am not even close to getting the meaning here. I don't know if there is a dig at education, educational requirements, doctors who are unqualified, or another aspect that has buzzed by me.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015

Kind of all of the above. I, personally think, you almost always get it Bill. You must learn to trust your gut instincts! On the other hand, I may not be worth all this effort. LOL Thank you.

Comment from P1

Excellent

i really like this and without saying too much you managed
to get your message across beautifully. well written and a joy to read and review. thank you for sharing your words

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015

Well...this review was certainly nice to stumble upon. Thank you.