Whose Face Is This?
A mirror Quatern36 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Really well done, Rod! You added humor and describe how we all feel surprised at our changes as we have aged. I loved the "burled wood" line. Congratulations on a well deserved win!
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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Really well done, Rod! You added humor and describe how we all feel surprised at our changes as we have aged. I loved the "burled wood" line. Congratulations on a well deserved win!
Comment Written 03-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2019
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I am so pleased you like this bit of self mockery, lyenochka. Many thanks for your kind praise and rating. Rod
Comment from BeasPeas
Congratulations on winning the contest with this excellent poem, Rod. We don't feel that we're aging, but the mirror doesn't lie. Image is quite interesting and very suitable to theme. Marilyn
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2019
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Congratulations on winning the contest with this excellent poem, Rod. We don't feel that we're aging, but the mirror doesn't lie. Image is quite interesting and very suitable to theme. Marilyn
Comment Written 10-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2019
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Thanks for the congrats, Marilyn. Unfortunately, the mirror does not lie. Rod
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Well, if we had a good run--it's worth it. Some people don't make it as far.
Comment from nomi338
I cannot speak for anyone but myself, but I would rather be a craggy faced old man looking into a mirror and complaining about my appearance, than to be a smooth skinned, youthful looking corpse.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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I cannot speak for anyone but myself, but I would rather be a craggy faced old man looking into a mirror and complaining about my appearance, than to be a smooth skinned, youthful looking corpse.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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I would, too. Many thanks for sharing my Quatern. Rod
Comment from papa55mike
The mirror never lies although many times, I wish it did. This poem is wonderfully written and that is one haunting picture. We don't get old, just better looking!
Congrats on the win!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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The mirror never lies although many times, I wish it did. This poem is wonderfully written and that is one haunting picture. We don't get old, just better looking!
Congrats on the win!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Oh, I wish we did get better looking as we aged. Many thanks, Papa, for the high praise of my Quatern, the congrats, and that six-star bonus. Rod
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I think we can all relate to this, those of us over 50 plus. I loved the - burled wood, much aged I fear - great line in a poem full of descriptive phrasing. Congrats on the contest win.
cheers.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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I think we can all relate to this, those of us over 50 plus. I loved the - burled wood, much aged I fear - great line in a poem full of descriptive phrasing. Congrats on the contest win.
cheers.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Thank you very much, Pearl, for your kind praise of the phrasing in my Quatern. Rod
Comment from CrystieCookie999
That age, it is sneaking up on all of us. I like the "canyons deep and craggy cheeks" for the alliteration and assonance, both. I guess we are all headed toward this, "Though jaw has softened into jowls," which also has great alliteration. Thank you for the poem that reaches us all.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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That age, it is sneaking up on all of us. I like the "canyons deep and craggy cheeks" for the alliteration and assonance, both. I guess we are all headed toward this, "Though jaw has softened into jowls," which also has great alliteration. Thank you for the poem that reaches us all.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Thank you, CC, for your kind praise and especially for recognizing my use of alliteration and assonance. Rod
Comment from Tpa
it flows beautifully as I read through it and the punctuation (or purposeful lack of) keeps me at the rhythm that I know the author intended for me. I also pay particular attention to the presentation of it. Since there are usually fewer letters and words than a story or article, I place great importance on the spacing, placement and actual choice of letters and words.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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it flows beautifully as I read through it and the punctuation (or purposeful lack of) keeps me at the rhythm that I know the author intended for me. I also pay particular attention to the presentation of it. Since there are usually fewer letters and words than a story or article, I place great importance on the spacing, placement and actual choice of letters and words.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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I am very pleased you enjoyed my presentation in WHOSE FACE IS THIS? Many thanks for sharing. Rod
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I'm sure we have all, or will have, that day we look in the mirror and wonder what happened. lol. However, if I end up looking like my mom I'll be okay with that. I'm sure you look just fine, don't get hung up on it. I wake up some morning and feel like 300 pounds, I wake other morning and feel like the cute little self I am. We all have moments about ourselves for sure.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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I'm sure we have all, or will have, that day we look in the mirror and wonder what happened. lol. However, if I end up looking like my mom I'll be okay with that. I'm sure you look just fine, don't get hung up on it. I wake up some morning and feel like 300 pounds, I wake other morning and feel like the cute little self I am. We all have moments about ourselves for sure.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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My first ?moment? of being surprised was when I shaved off the beard I?d worn for ten years. I truly did not recognize myself, nor did my kids. Many thanks for sharing. Rod
Comment from June Sargent
I know that feeling...quite a shock first thing in the morning! After 50 I refused to count the years, but my aches and pains remind me every day that I am well last 50.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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I know that feeling...quite a shock first thing in the morning! After 50 I refused to count the years, but my aches and pains remind me every day that I am well last 50.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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It doesn?t get any better when you hit 70, June. I shave less these days so I DON?T have to look in the mirror. Rod
Comment from evesayshi
In my opinion, a stunning write, its narrative immersed in the dismal effects of aging, but well constructed in its rhyming rhythm and dramatic presentation. I hope your notes are strictly personal, because my years have advanced to 50 + 30, and I can still appreciate what I see in my eyes, rather than dwell upon my reflection. I also believe you are viewing your reflection with a much too highly critical eye - in perfect compliance with the prompt. Best wishes in the contest...
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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In my opinion, a stunning write, its narrative immersed in the dismal effects of aging, but well constructed in its rhyming rhythm and dramatic presentation. I hope your notes are strictly personal, because my years have advanced to 50 + 30, and I can still appreciate what I see in my eyes, rather than dwell upon my reflection. I also believe you are viewing your reflection with a much too highly critical eye - in perfect compliance with the prompt. Best wishes in the contest...
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Many thanks for your most gracious review of my Quatern. Rod
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You are indeed very welcome, Rod - please view our reflection more kindly. I guarantee that others see what you see, because that is what you yourself project...Eve
