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Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall
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Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I think some evil witch has cast a spell on me. Who is that old lady, in my mirror, looking back at me? Unless a handsome prince arrives here on the double, I have a dreadful feeling that I am in big trouble! Ida Werrett |
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CMP Junior Member
since 2008-07-23
Posts 22England |
guess we all have days when we feel that when we look in the mirror! |
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Danny Cobb Member
since 2008-07-09
Posts 74 |
The witch of time transforms us all to whittle down and at us knaw. She's call a MOTHER but instead she's a Raper that unnurturing one Called MOTHER NATURE! anyone one whose lived for very long at all has seen such reflections in the glass~ Alas!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for sharing your winsome poem-- and inspiring me to dabble a bit. danny cobb |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Ida, This is kind of cute, with nivce end rhymes. Don't worry about it. Love Bobby |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
haha Well... atleast take comfort in the fact that when you point at the one in the mirror...you are pointing away from yourself. ::smiles:: (((Ida))) |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Smiling at you, Ida! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed reading your little FairyTale!  ARCTIC WIND |
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MOCindy Member
since 2008-07-30
Posts 73 |
Lovely. Hugs! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Giggles, Ida! I enjoyed it very much. However, I, on the other hand, celebrate my age - and flaunt it in the face of youth and others too. I have never dyed or even colour-rinsed my hair and I absolutely delight in having grey hair. But then I am extremely blessed to have better health and more energy than anyone I know. I am sure it isn't easy to be 62½ if one doesn't have health and boundless energy. - Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Hi Owl, You are right of course. Just having a little fun. I am pretty lucky for the most part myself (I'm 64) except for the arthritis that seems to run in my family I'm pretty healthy. I guess I'm very lucky that I don't have gray hair yet and my dentist tells me I'm lucky to have my teeth as many of her patients, my age, don't. I don't know about boundless energy but I try to keep moving. Ida |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I am sure that I don't know who she is, but I know who she isn't! Anyone who writes like you will never grow old. Nope, you are too beautiful - so, I suggest that you let that old lady in and give her cookies. Maybe she'll hang around and be fun - because she sure ain't you. A |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Gosh, dear Ida! 'Tis no wonder I adore you!!! You are a lubbbable old witch! tehe Actually, I think thy mirror doth lie! Sending a prince your way, sweet princess! Love Linda  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
She got me too!  But actually, those wimmen whose faces don't move scare me more than my mirror does! (I've got those forehead wrinkles...I call 'em "Huh?" lines!) *chuckle*  |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
You are much more a part of that ageless voice in your head Ida. Throw the mirror a wink and a whistle the next time you go by and take that girl with you when you do your shopping. Who says sauciness has to fade away. Not us girls! By the way... I love that voice, the one in your head! hugs. from another who is on the other side of 60! Lynda |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Ida, I am suprised at you for looking at yourself with those thoughts in mind, I think that you, with all your attributes should feel very pleased to have what you have. Think of all those poor folk who can't stand up and look in the mirror, The ones who are blind and those who are crippled and Ida, think of all your wonderful friends at PIP who love you, including me. Next time you look in the mirror, smile and you will see that wonderful person behind the wrinkles and you will feel happy. Love you. Lindsay |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
As youngsters we see older people as well, old, and before we know it, we are there!! But the heart and soul doesn't change much over the years. Like the saying goes, beauty is only skin deep, the heart is forever young, and timeless in all it's beauty. |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
Now you know beauty is in the eye of the beholder!! Don't sell yourself short. another great one from you however.Thanks |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Dear Ida, I also have a mirror like yours but I've learnt not to look at it with my glasses on. Once the cover-up is on it's not too bad but I know I'm just kidding myself. Grey hair for me is o-u-t but it could just be that I like a nice natter and cup of coffee with the hairdresser who I've known for 26 years. Thanks for the fun read! Helen |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for your wonderful responces. This was just a little something for fun and Karen, I agree with you 100%, I'd rather look at the wrinkles any day than the plastic faces I see today.Some of the movie stars that wear once so beautiful now look like freaks. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Ahh, dear Ida, you are so cute! No doubt our reflection changes ... but if you concentrate on your eyes, you will feel deep love for yourself and the rest will soften its grim contours. It works for me. White hair can be very elegant if it is worn with nonchalance. As for me I am still dark blonde ... though I hate the procedure! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Ida... you will never be old here amongst your friends... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... [This message has been edited by Roniece Dawson-Bruce (08-10-2008 01:51 AM).] |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Hi Ida, tell that witch about your friends here, she better keep away from you. Poets are always young at heart. Prasad "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Someone once told me there was a way to win, but...due to old age and feeble mind... I forgot!! |
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ladylisa Member
since 2007-04-29
Posts 342Florida USA |
This made me smile and laugh, as I too have had these moments. Can we buy new mirrors?LOL Thanks for the write. Lis |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
excellent 'reflective' humor! applause for this 'penning'! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
excellent 'reflective' humor! applause for this 'penning'! |
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DreamerSpirit Member
since 2006-10-02
Posts 240Buenos Aires, Argentina |
enjoyed this one very much. thanks for sharing. Denis. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you all for your nice comments on this poem. I always find it facinating to see which of my poems get the most hits. It is seldom the ones I consider the best. Ida |
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Magicmystery Senior Member
since 2002-02-13
Posts 821Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
It is usually the ones that everyone can relate to.... me included. I have the forhead lines and the crows feet and I don't think I look a thing like I did when I was 20 but I recognize the resemblance of my grandmother's face in my mirror and consider what a beautiful face that is. Sherry  |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
This is what I think each time I look in the mirror. And, I don't do that if I can help it. LOL! |
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