Reflections of Truth
what the mirror reveals about aging18 total reviews
Comment from Writingfundimension
Hi, Connie
I so enjoyed this excellent poem that speaks much truth. Loved this stanza in particular as it is most appropriate for what I, too, see in the mirror:
'My profile now has changed somehow.
It seems I've grown an extra chin.
And when I move my arm about,
there's all this creepy, crepey skin.' Ha, boy that's the truth.
Loved it!
Hugs, Bev
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2018
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Hi, Connie
I so enjoyed this excellent poem that speaks much truth. Loved this stanza in particular as it is most appropriate for what I, too, see in the mirror:
'My profile now has changed somehow.
It seems I've grown an extra chin.
And when I move my arm about,
there's all this creepy, crepey skin.' Ha, boy that's the truth.
Loved it!
Hugs, Bev
Comment Written 19-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2018
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Awww . . . what a sweetheart you are! Thank you so much, Bev, for your delightful review and the
six-star rating. I wasn't about to include a picture of myself looking into the mirror. :>)
I'm glad you liked it.
Hugs,
Connie
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You're very welcome, Connie. I know that from past posts you try to take good care of yourself, and the results are there to see!
Hugs, Bev
Comment from Debra White
Hi Connie :)
Fab rhyme and meter in this light and bouncy poem.
Age is creeping up on us all and my mirror also reminds me of that fact. I tend to not look too closely these days. The little hairs on the chin are just too much... Im reminding myself of my nanna!
I particularly enjoyed the creepy, crepey skin line :)
I enjoyed the read, thanks for sharing.
Best wishes, Debra :)
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Hi Connie :)
Fab rhyme and meter in this light and bouncy poem.
Age is creeping up on us all and my mirror also reminds me of that fact. I tend to not look too closely these days. The little hairs on the chin are just too much... Im reminding myself of my nanna!
I particularly enjoyed the creepy, crepey skin line :)
I enjoyed the read, thanks for sharing.
Best wishes, Debra :)
Comment Written 18-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
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Oh, Debra, what a great review! Thank you so much.
By the way, we are friends on Facebook, and I want you to know that you have
a lovely family.
Hugs,
Connie
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Ah thank you so much Connie 😀 and you?re very welcome x
Comment from mermaids
Your words are true to life, we all experience this change in appearance and wonder where our youthfulness disappeared to. You have a smooth flow of lines and your rhyming of words is almost musical.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Your words are true to life, we all experience this change in appearance and wonder where our youthfulness disappeared to. You have a smooth flow of lines and your rhyming of words is almost musical.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thank you, Elaine, for such a thoughtful review.
Connie
Comment from ameen786
It's all about the state of one's mind my friend; wonderful reflections with a lively theme in excellent rhymes and superb flow; thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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It's all about the state of one's mind my friend; wonderful reflections with a lively theme in excellent rhymes and superb flow; thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thank you for your most encouraging review.
Connie
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Well, you pretty much have mentioned it all in one poem. LOL The ravages of age is upon us and there is no place to hide. However, It is better than the alternative. I started seeing my mother in the mirror when I first noticed my image changing then within a decade my Grandmothers image crept in. No use fighting it. Unless you are rich and enjoy pain there is no remedy. Good Job, Connie! Nancy
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Well, you pretty much have mentioned it all in one poem. LOL The ravages of age is upon us and there is no place to hide. However, It is better than the alternative. I started seeing my mother in the mirror when I first noticed my image changing then within a decade my Grandmothers image crept in. No use fighting it. Unless you are rich and enjoy pain there is no remedy. Good Job, Connie! Nancy
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thank you, Nancy, for a most delightful review. You mention seeing the images of both your mother and grandmother in the mirror as you've gotten older. With me, I think I see my dad's image more than my mom's when I look in the mirror. Funny how that is.
Thanks again, my dear friend.
Hugs,
Connie
Comment from Artasylum
So true, such a cruel and unusual punishment time has chosen for all of us. We work so hard, raise a family, clean, cook, read bedtime stories. Fight and conquer every battle that comes our way. And then, our prize is to no longer be viable. great read. yours, diana
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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So true, such a cruel and unusual punishment time has chosen for all of us. We work so hard, raise a family, clean, cook, read bedtime stories. Fight and conquer every battle that comes our way. And then, our prize is to no longer be viable. great read. yours, diana
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much for a terrific review, Diana.
Connie
Comment from Ogden
I'm sure you exaggerate, Connie.
Some people will say anything for the sake of art.
You certainly didn't have any trouble making up those big fibs.
Don (aka Ogden)
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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I'm sure you exaggerate, Connie.
Some people will say anything for the sake of art.
You certainly didn't have any trouble making up those big fibs.
Don (aka Ogden)
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thank you, Don, for your most delightful review. Maybe I exaggerated a little but not a lot!
Connie
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You're very welcome, Connie.
Don
Comment from meeshu
really well written, connie. a sad lamentation on aging. but not so sad, really.
i get the idea that the writer is actually okay with aging. you may know this already, but Sylvia Plath wrote one of my favorite poems ever, about a mirror......meeshu
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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really well written, connie. a sad lamentation on aging. but not so sad, really.
i get the idea that the writer is actually okay with aging. you may know this already, but Sylvia Plath wrote one of my favorite poems ever, about a mirror......meeshu
Comment Written 17-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much, Meeshu, for a great review. I am actually okay with aging as long as I am fairly healthy.
Connie
Comment from BeasPeas
Oh Connie. You are not alone. Your poem is amusing just the same, even if it tells us what we know already. Gives us a laugh, doesn't it? As long as our kids and grandkids still love us, that's the important thing. Marilyn
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
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Oh Connie. You are not alone. Your poem is amusing just the same, even if it tells us what we know already. Gives us a laugh, doesn't it? As long as our kids and grandkids still love us, that's the important thing. Marilyn
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
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Thank you, Marilyn, for your great review.
You're right--as long as our kids and grandkids still love us, who cares if we've acquired
a few visible signs of aging.
Connie
Comment from MissMerri
I love your sense of humor, Connie, and your spot-on meter and rhymes add to the charm of your tell-it-like-it-is poetry. This is certainly a theme most of us on FanStory can relate to and many have written poetry on this topic too. (I think there is one in my book called "My Mother's Face" because every time I passed a mirror, I saw my aged mother looking back at me,) Your poem is utterly delightful in the way you itemize the various things we see that make us think it must be someone else's image. I loved it, and of course I knew the illustration was not you, because you are way more beautiful. I don't think I'd mind if I saw your image in my mirror. LOL. I'm so glad you are finding a little time to write. I love your poetry. MM
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
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I love your sense of humor, Connie, and your spot-on meter and rhymes add to the charm of your tell-it-like-it-is poetry. This is certainly a theme most of us on FanStory can relate to and many have written poetry on this topic too. (I think there is one in my book called "My Mother's Face" because every time I passed a mirror, I saw my aged mother looking back at me,) Your poem is utterly delightful in the way you itemize the various things we see that make us think it must be someone else's image. I loved it, and of course I knew the illustration was not you, because you are way more beautiful. I don't think I'd mind if I saw your image in my mirror. LOL. I'm so glad you are finding a little time to write. I love your poetry. MM
Comment Written 16-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2018
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What a wonderful review, Adonna! Thank you so much for your kind words and the six-star rating which I always welcome.
You mentioned your poem "My Mother's Face" was in your book. I looked but couldn't find it. I'll look again, though. I have really enjoyed your book, just picking random poems here and there and loving every one of them. You are such a gifted poet.
Thank you again, my friend.
Hugs,
Connie
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Connie... I called it by the wrong name... It is actually "The Face in the Mirror" and it is on page 132. I hope you find it. I loved your poem! Thank you for what you said about my book. I sincerely appreciate that. Hugs, Adonna
