Comment from lancellot

Excellent

There is a great deal of emotional depth to this bit of poetry. One can help but ask similar questions that will never be answered. A moving piece.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. It is actually a song I wrote for my choirs. I wish there was a way for you to hear them sing it.

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

Quite lovely and thought provoking. Descriptive and vivid thoughts and ideas well penned and original. Great one for this prompt.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. I am excited to say that I won the contest. This truly is the beginning. I love the friend editors on this site who take the time to praise and criticize. me.

Comment from foxangie123

Excellent

This was such a pleasure to read as it was perfectly constructed and then some. I was happy to see you won the contest because it was well deserved. Way 2 Go.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank You so much. My first and only win. It truly helps to have writer friends like you.

reply by foxangie123 on 28-Mar-2016

It was so wonderful....

Comment from Dustybones

Excellent

Only the person looking to find himself thinks about falling into a mirror. One can find their heart lost and yearning for the past once it's gone. As long as you helped the person when you could, that's what counts. God bless.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, I am happy to say that I won the contest. This feels great thanks to people like you

reply by Dustybones on 28-Mar-2016

A winner! wow! great! Now you can relax.

reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. I am excited. It is my first win and it's because of writer friends like you.

Comment from Judvan2

Excellent

Its a wonderful submission for the contest. I love the way you went from your mothers love to that of your own love for your children. Love seems like something we can't understand until we've gone through it...Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. I appreciate you support. It makes me feel great that my words were chosen for the contest.

Comment from Judy Couch

Excellent

This is by far the best and most thought provoking of the poems in this contest. It rhymes nicely. It asks a question for the reader to think about.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. I am happy to say I won the contest. This makes me feel great and thank you all for ranking me so highly.

Comment from brenda bickers

Excellent

Hi ya,
If only we could see our selves through the eyes of others. I wonder if we would like what we see.
Maybe it is best not to know what they see. This poem is very thought provoking.
I love the flow and the sadness that comes through.
A great read.
Brenda

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you. I appreciate you. Only second time entering a contest. I enjoyed your thoughtful review.

reply by brenda bickers on 28-Mar-2016

You are welcome, I can fan you if you like and when you post a new poem I can read and review.
Brenda

Comment from winnona

Excellent

Very well written. Your choice of strong words flow line to line conveying the message of your poem to the reader. I think you completed the challenge of the contest well. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you so much. It is actually a song I wrote and use in my classroom ( Choir High School Director) The students ask to sing it often. I also have them write their own mirror song. I have seen beautiful writing come from these youn minds.

Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

A poem that is has a mature "Alice in the looking glass" feel to it. Very introspective and gives the reader a lot to think about. Well done.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank You so much for comparing it to Alice. What a compliment that is! I truly love this sight and the critiques make me better every day.

Comment from Sandisan

Excellent

Good writing, looking inward yet seeing one's self in a mirror makes quite a metaphor. Your poem flows and has good rhythm. We all have the insecurities that you wrote about and by looking deep into a mirror the layers get peeled back.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2016

Thank you so much for this review. I do have trouble looking into mirrors. I need to learn how.