A Reflection
A contest entry17 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
I like this! We can all relate. We grow older day by day incrementally but when we see someone whom we haven't seen for decades, it really strikes us how much we all have changed! But to be a wiser elder us, would be welcome!
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2020
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I like this! We can all relate. We grow older day by day incrementally but when we see someone whom we haven't seen for decades, it really strikes us how much we all have changed! But to be a wiser elder us, would be welcome!
Comment Written 29-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2020
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I totally agree that to be wiser and elder is or perhaps would be a welcome thing, thanks for reviewing.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
I love the perspective you take in this poem. I have some funny experiences because it is only when I look in the mirror that I see what might be my age. I remember when I read a few accounts of terrible things happening to a 69 yr. od man. I was reading at 70 that he's walked into a deep snow drift & had trouble getting out. I said, "that poor old man" Then a woman at 70 got tied up & robbed. she got untied quickly & the police caught the kids. I was 71 as I said, "that poor old woman. I guess when I look in the mirror, it doesn't affect me.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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I love the perspective you take in this poem. I have some funny experiences because it is only when I look in the mirror that I see what might be my age. I remember when I read a few accounts of terrible things happening to a 69 yr. od man. I was reading at 70 that he's walked into a deep snow drift & had trouble getting out. I said, "that poor old man" Then a woman at 70 got tied up & robbed. she got untied quickly & the police caught the kids. I was 71 as I said, "that poor old woman. I guess when I look in the mirror, it doesn't affect me.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2020
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So true, Liz. I think we each see what we want to see in the mirror. Until the day I die, I will always see the youth in me, the planner, the researcher. Thank you for reviewing.
Comment from A. Willow Bends
Great job with the poem, the topic itself and the photo choice. There were a couple mirror poems and I got confused. Didn't enter this one, I do not think. You, however did a remarkable job. We do not know where time goes, do we? You conveyed what happens to us in a short, rhyming piece quite well! Good job!
Wendy
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Great job with the poem, the topic itself and the photo choice. There were a couple mirror poems and I got confused. Didn't enter this one, I do not think. You, however did a remarkable job. We do not know where time goes, do we? You conveyed what happens to us in a short, rhyming piece quite well! Good job!
Wendy
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Thank you for reading, reviewing and your kind comments, Wendy.
Comment from joycetreasures
Hello,
I pray you and your family are well. This is a cute poem as a reflection of someone's face regarding getting older. The picture (bold and beautiful) tells a lot about this lady. She wonders when did she become so old. Yes, we all will begin to have those same wrinkles one day as we grow older. I like the last two lines. "When did I become an elder? I only became an elder me!" Your poem read very well. The rhyming of words is also very good. Nice job on your reflection poem. Happy writing:-)
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Hello,
I pray you and your family are well. This is a cute poem as a reflection of someone's face regarding getting older. The picture (bold and beautiful) tells a lot about this lady. She wonders when did she become so old. Yes, we all will begin to have those same wrinkles one day as we grow older. I like the last two lines. "When did I become an elder? I only became an elder me!" Your poem read very well. The rhyming of words is also very good. Nice job on your reflection poem. Happy writing:-)
Comment Written 29-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Thank you for reading, reviewing and your kind comments.
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you are welcome.
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You are so welcome.
Comment from BeasPeas
You speak of the questions, fear, disappointment, we experience as we look in the mirror as we age. We're still the same as always in our mind's eye, but the mirror says differently. Good job and best of luck in the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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You speak of the questions, fear, disappointment, we experience as we look in the mirror as we age. We're still the same as always in our mind's eye, but the mirror says differently. Good job and best of luck in the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Thank you Marilyn for reading, reviewing and your great comments and wishes.
Comment from L.L.M
Hi there A very well written and beautiful Mirror Mirror poem you wrote. Great simplicity. A very refreshing take on poetry prompt . Well done and best of luck. Lourens
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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Hi there A very well written and beautiful Mirror Mirror poem you wrote. Great simplicity. A very refreshing take on poetry prompt . Well done and best of luck. Lourens
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Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Thank you Lourens for reading, reviewing and your kind comments and wishes.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Time takes its toll on our faces and we are the same person underneath and still feel like we are 21! Our reflection does not always give away the message we would like, but a smile can make all the difference to how we are received, a poignant write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Time takes its toll on our faces and we are the same person underneath and still feel like we are 21! Our reflection does not always give away the message we would like, but a smile can make all the difference to how we are received, a poignant write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much for reading, reviewing and your fantastic comments.
Comment from playinaround
I really never thought that I would grow old and now that I am here, its not so bad. I still have a young mind. I still get inspired, excited and loved by God. I cant say that I would rather be old than young, but its now so bad. Nice presentation. Nice poem, it got me thinking
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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I really never thought that I would grow old and now that I am here, its not so bad. I still have a young mind. I still get inspired, excited and loved by God. I cant say that I would rather be old than young, but its now so bad. Nice presentation. Nice poem, it got me thinking
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much for reading, reviewing and your fantastic comments.
Comment from Cindy Decker
I just started realizing I was a senior this year (62);
I have some limitations (I can't run a marathon any more//of course, I never could)
Excellent poem. You realize you are older, but you accept it in the last line.
Good work. Best wishes.
Cindy
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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I just started realizing I was a senior this year (62);
I have some limitations (I can't run a marathon any more//of course, I never could)
Excellent poem. You realize you are older, but you accept it in the last line.
Good work. Best wishes.
Cindy
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Thank you Cindy so much for reading, reviewing and your fantastic comments.
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You?re welcome.
Comment from harmony13
The author's words are descriptive, clear and creative. The author describes well the effects of aging. I ponder on the aging process
as I too am getting older. The poem flows and connects well.
The artwork compliments these words.
May you be well and safe.....
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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The author's words are descriptive, clear and creative. The author describes well the effects of aging. I ponder on the aging process
as I too am getting older. The poem flows and connects well.
The artwork compliments these words.
May you be well and safe.....
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Thank you for reading, reviewing and your kind comments. We are all born to grow older, hopefully gracefully.