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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
they don't make mirrors like they used to, do they? these new ones have simply forgotten how to portray with new techniques and borders fine they've forgotten all things I know as mine and have added things like pounds of flesh no longer showing my image fresh flushed with boyish charm and earthy grace now showing wrinkles in that chiseled face my dreams, however, have stood time's test reflecting all I've called my best so here's to years of seven in baddest luck and no to nips and a little tuck if I want to see myself as I really am I'll close my eyes and dream of glam... they just don't make mirrors like they used to unless, of course, they're reflecting you... |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Oh I love that last part. However, I can surely relate to the rest of this and I got a good chuckle out of it all. Good work. Eric |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
especially those mirrors that have fluorescent lighting above them...  M |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Mirrors? *G* Pray tell... what are those?? LOL Oh, yeah... the shiny things I try to avoid. LOL Loved this... especially the ending! *S* |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Excellent writing, Steaven. ida |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
very nice |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
A very cute poem Steave but that's what the mirrors do to you as we grow older. well written, enjoyed. Lindsay |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Eric, thank you the nice comments...wasn't even going to put that last part in for fear that it might be misunderstood...guess I worried for nothing M, Thanks for stopping by and commenting (as he types by cursed flourescent lighting, reflected by a foul mirror)...'ppreciate it suthern, I thought that was you running away that one time...glad you liked the ending...almost wasn't even included  Ida, Thanks a bunch...your comments are most welcome and definitely appreciated 1slick_lady thank you kindly for your nice remarks...as always, they are welcome I thank you for them Lindsay, mirrors are wicked...what they've done to me is sad (or is that saddening?) They have no respect...none at all! Thank you for your kind remarks. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
understood and really enjoyed. latearrival |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
No, they don't make mirrors like they use to. They crack as soon as I look into one! ~ and I swear thy are all manufactured for Fun Houses! ~ not too funny, to my way of thinking!  Steave, I enjoyed this! ~ and the closing line elicited an 'awwwww' from me.  Linda |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
vandana, thank you for reading and commenting...I certainly do appreciate it latearrival, it is always good when someone 'gets' the meanings behind one's writing, and better yet, when the reader actually likes what he or she has invested in reading...thank you...very much Linda, thanks for sharing your pleasure and your 'awwwwwsome' comment on that last line. Many thanks and much appreciation. |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
Pretty funny poem Love the last line. |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
The beauty is within and not what we see through the external man made mirror. Lovely thoughts Steaven. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
critical mass Thank you for nice comment...so glad you, too, liked that last line...still thinking that I wasn't even going to include it...so glad I did...so glad you enjoyed Prasad, There is much wisdom in your kind words...Not only do I thank you, but I appreciate your warm response as well...thanks |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: I enjoyed your mirror "reflections" very much, dear Steaven. When we mirror ourselves we should always smile to ourselves, it improves the overall impression! A quick look may be confusing, I also say sometimes I don't recognize me ... but if we look long enough we penetrate the surface and go deeper and suddenly we see our true beauty, which transcends wrinkles and added pounds and suddenly we KNOW instinctively that what we are in that very moment gives us reason to love ourselves. Beautiful work. Love, Margherita |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
steavenr - those dang mirrors will get you every time... BC |
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