Whose Face Is This?
A mirror Quatern36 total reviews
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
It seems that age catches up on us all of a sudden. Once you get past 30, it seems that life just races on by. It seems like one day we were young and then, we look in the mirror and wonder what happened as you've so eloquently stated. I enjoyed reading this well written work. Well done.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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It seems that age catches up on us all of a sudden. Once you get past 30, it seems that life just races on by. It seems like one day we were young and then, we look in the mirror and wonder what happened as you've so eloquently stated. I enjoyed reading this well written work. Well done.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Hi Jeffrey. Yes, as you said, that change we notice in the mirror happens when we enter our fourth decade. I am delighted you enjoyed this Quatern. Many thanks for your kind praise.
Comment from MISS SHERRY1
This is so close to me that I shudder. Inside I feel like a young girl, giggly and atwitter - but my mirror shows me an old lady with the ravages of time ironed into her face. Where young men used to smile slyly, now they do not see me. How well you have written this poem. I wish you the best in the competition for a well-presented writing.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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This is so close to me that I shudder. Inside I feel like a young girl, giggly and atwitter - but my mirror shows me an old lady with the ravages of time ironed into her face. Where young men used to smile slyly, now they do not see me. How well you have written this poem. I wish you the best in the competition for a well-presented writing.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Thank you so much, MISS SHERRY, for sharing my Quatern. I am sad you can relate so well to the Speaker. It's bad enough to GET old. Do we have to look the part, too?
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I so agree...so I plaster on a smile and it eases out some of the ravages.
Comment from poetwatch
A mirror only reflects what it sees, Author. It does not see the deeds you've done, the children you have grown and the love you shown. Age is the beauty of what makes one special. :) If you smile the mirror will reveal the truth, for beauty is in the inside. This is a good entry for the Mirror Contest.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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A mirror only reflects what it sees, Author. It does not see the deeds you've done, the children you have grown and the love you shown. Age is the beauty of what makes one special. :) If you smile the mirror will reveal the truth, for beauty is in the inside. This is a good entry for the Mirror Contest.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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You are so correct, poetwatch. I think the Speaker understands this when he reflects upon his own sincere smile. Many thanks for sharing my Quatern.
Comment from rockmann
I look in the mirror nowadays and I wonder what happened to that young man I used to see. I am sure a lot of us on FanStory can relate to this. Well written, good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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I look in the mirror nowadays and I wonder what happened to that young man I used to see. I am sure a lot of us on FanStory can relate to this. Well written, good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Indeed, many on site have said they can relate to the Speaker of my poem. Many thanks for sharing and your kind praise.
Comment from juliaSjames
Oh dear. I see from your poem and your author notes that the aging process is presenting some issues.
Since this is an excellent write I hope it will do well in the prompt. That will cheer you up.
Oh, please please enjoy your birthdays again. Each day of life is a gift.
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Oh dear. I see from your poem and your author notes that the aging process is presenting some issues.
Since this is an excellent write I hope it will do well in the prompt. That will cheer you up.
Oh, please please enjoy your birthdays again. Each day of life is a gift.
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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I agree, Julia, that each day of life is a blessing?as long as I can ignore that mirror. Many thanks for your kind praise of my Quatern.
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:-)))
Comment from the13thpoet
A happy Thursday to you fellow poet. Good luck in the mirror contest, writing prompt. I can't speak for everyone, but I know I have days where I feel exactly like you do. This old man looking back at me in this mirror couldn't possibly be me. Good job and good luck again.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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A happy Thursday to you fellow poet. Good luck in the mirror contest, writing prompt. I can't speak for everyone, but I know I have days where I feel exactly like you do. This old man looking back at me in this mirror couldn't possibly be me. Good job and good luck again.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Many thanks for sharing my Quatern today.
Comment from Mark D. R.
Yes, his burled wood face still may have a glow in his eyes. Sometimes, the mirror distorts one's image in the funny mirror at the carnival. All is in the eye of the beholder/possessor, especially for the older ones.
Very nice verse for this contest entry. Your selected illustration is a most engaging one and will certainly bring attention to your post.
Good luck in the future voting.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Yes, his burled wood face still may have a glow in his eyes. Sometimes, the mirror distorts one's image in the funny mirror at the carnival. All is in the eye of the beholder/possessor, especially for the older ones.
Very nice verse for this contest entry. Your selected illustration is a most engaging one and will certainly bring attention to your post.
Good luck in the future voting.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Thank you, Mark, for sharing my Quatern and your kind praise.
Comment from robyn corum
Dear Mystery Poet,
I had to laugh at your descriptions of this mirror-looking party. Oh, wow. Don't you love those moments? The secret is to go by the mirrors much more rapidly so you don't get that really close-up view. hahahaha
Thanks and good luck!
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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Dear Mystery Poet,
I had to laugh at your descriptions of this mirror-looking party. Oh, wow. Don't you love those moments? The secret is to go by the mirrors much more rapidly so you don't get that really close-up view. hahahaha
Thanks and good luck!
Comment Written 31-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2019
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I do try to avoid mirrors when I can. Many thanks, Robyn, for sharing my Quatern.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello mystery writer. The poem is an interesting view of how the MC sees a reflection in the mirror and begins to judge the appearance of the subject. Some people do have a reluctance to see themselves as they age. It is a badge of honor.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019
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Hello mystery writer. The poem is an interesting view of how the MC sees a reflection in the mirror and begins to judge the appearance of the subject. Some people do have a reluctance to see themselves as they age. It is a badge of honor.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019
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Thank you, Robert, for sharing WHOSE FACE IS THIS? I have never thought of my aging face to be a ?badge of honor,? but I suppose it is.
Comment from LisaMay
Sad but true... we can become strangers to ourselves when on the inside we understand (or self-delude) ourselves to be much younger! I like your poem... it flows along well with a topic that many of us will relate to.
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019
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Sad but true... we can become strangers to ourselves when on the inside we understand (or self-delude) ourselves to be much younger! I like your poem... it flows along well with a topic that many of us will relate to.
Comment Written 31-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2019
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The first time I had this experience was right after shaving the full beard I'd had for ten years. Many thanks, Lisa, for sharing my Quatern.
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hahaha mystery poet Are you a boy or a girl??
