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Ghost in the Mirror
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Ghost in the Mirror |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams 
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Ghost in the Mirror They say Medusa's stare could kill The once beautiful priestess stood And stared at the ghost in the mirror -Juju I just thought this was a fascinating thought on the tail -Juju |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
 Mythology. That is where the word myth comes from. I never could understand the hype. "I just thought this was a fascinating thought on the tail" I've never heard that expression. Can you expound a bit on this? Nice write. JL  |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
In the poem Medusa peers at herself in the mirror. I just was curious of her thoughts. Keep in mind that it was Perseus who slayed her. Her story is a tragedy and also brings parallel with today with bullying. Juju -Juju |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Enjoyed your poem, Ms.E |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
An intriguing concept. Made me wonder why she doesn't fall down dead? Perhaps such women are impervious to their own power? (I'll go test the theory.)  *giggles and winks* Enjoyed.  |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
. Hell Hath no fury Like a woman scorned Especially one Men leave alone . |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Love it! And if I remember correctly, one had to look AT Medusa - her reflection would not kill, so she could look at herself in a mirror. Right? j. |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Her I believe that from the story the mirror was used to avoid looking at her directly. However when I was writing the poem I made the assumption that her reflection wouldn't kill her. -Juju |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Hmm. The poem and comments which followed brought to mind an old vid I had of a Joe Campbell lecture, which contemplated the villification of women as a result of thier mirroring the men who described them... veddy interesting indeed.  You're a true beauty, inside and out. I would think that terrifies a lesser sort. |
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