Comment from schatzling

Exceptional

Words cannot even begin to express what I am feeling at this very moment.

I can see why you won.

Congrats to you.

I must give you six stars....one for each emotion it has invoked deep inside of me.

THANK YOU.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2016

I wrote that the week my mother died. It has a melody with it . My freshmen girls sang it on our first concert that year. They loved it and It has become a tradition to teach it to the new girls every year.

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Jusylee, I am not in the least bit surprised that this beautiful poem took first place in this competition.
Wonderful ABCB rhyming scheme, with excellent flow and meter adding to a good rhythm my friend.

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. This website is helping me so much. I need it and people like you are helping me become better

reply by Eric1 on 30-Mar-2016

It was a pleasure to read and review my friend.

Comment from Loren (7)

Exceptional

This is really beautify and profound. It has an air of mystery about it. It is profound in the sense that it causes the reader to pause and think about what the poet is suggesting and how it can change their outlook. Loren

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2016

Thank you so much for reading. I truly love this fanstory site. I am learning so much about myself, others and our writings.

Comment from Misty11

Excellent

Beautiful and sad. You have captured many heartfelt thoughts and concerns of your own Mothers love and your love for your own children. I don't believe however much notice is 'given', any of us are able to truly accept a loved one's passing.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2016

so true and I appreciate each and every comment. This site is helping me become a better person.

Comment from babyross

Excellent

Taking a look back or forward can be a cleansing for the soul in many ways, like looking into that mirror of the past or future. We find things to keep and things to let go, either way we learn and grow from the person in the mirror. Enjoyed this to the fullest.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2016

thank you , The Mirror image has helped me deal with the sadness. I truly love life and appreciate people like you who care enough to write to me.

Comment from honeytree

Excellent

Very interesting art work
for these words written.
The way how these words have
been written were very clever
in every way great to read.

Honey tree

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. I love the feedback I get from so many good people Thank you.

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Congratulations on your win. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read. There is very good imagery.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2016

Thank you for reading this. I appreciate the win and the support I get here. Writing has truly helped me.

reply by c_lucas on 03-Apr-2016

You're welcome,

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

Interesting that you should write this. I've read about one practice where after someone dies, all mirrors should be covered for a few days, but I can't remember why.
Maybe the answer lies somewhere in this lyrical well-crafted poem.
Since mirrors show a reverse image and therefore not a true reflection, could we trust it to tell the truth?
Interesting commentary here.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

I also find your commentary interesting. I hadn't heard about that practice of covering mirrors. When I wrote this I was thinking of falling in the mirror and then looking out to see how others see us. Thank you for your thoughtful response.

Comment from VaV-VOOM

Exceptional

This was just an awesome read; really makes the reader feel as if it were them self wanting to know "If I fell into a mirror"? Great poem, thank you for sharing. VaV-VOOM!

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. This is actually a song a wrote. I wish you could hear it with music. I teach choir and my freshmen girls sang it at a concert. So many of the parents loved it. Thank you.

Comment from Cry the Vile Rebel

Excellent

Congradulations on this win : )
You've done a great job capturing some of the uncertainty we feel, and the poignant questions we struggle over at the loss of a parent. I love that you use the mirror theme to express the connection you have with your mother, and in turn with your children. Well done. CtVR

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you so much I am thrilled to have my first win. I love the feed back and honesty I get on this web site.