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Vanity |
Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Vanity My mirror's old, it doesn't show Every line and trace That time has left in passing, Impressed upon my face. My mirror's kind, there is no sign Of silvered hair and gray. It shows me as I used to be Once, on my wedding day. Its foggy depths do not reveal The way I've changed or how I feel. It doesn't show me what is real And so before its sight I kneel, To gaze and dream a little while. It does no harm and makes me smile! Betty Lou Hebert Published by National Library of Poetry, 1994 [This message has been edited by Trillium (06-23-2003 03:12 PM).] |
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pegasus111 Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219ocala, fl, usa |
Nice read. Up to your usual high standard.... the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I love this. I also love fogged over mirrors. Love, Joyce |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
lovely Eliza Simmons |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
pegasus111: Thanks so much! Nice to hear from you. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: Thanks. I've reached a point where the foggier the mirror, the better! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Eliza: Thanks for your comment! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Song_for_Serenity Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 97USA |
ahh vanity...an enemey and friend to man. I liked how this flowed, it was very nice. -RM |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
I need a mirror like that. Mine is magnified! Deb |
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junemac Senior Member
since 2003-04-24
Posts 1005uk |
great ! i really liked this one. please let me share your mirror lol. hugs from june xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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midnightblues Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597Singapore |
Dear Betty, this piece reminds me of Pollyanna! very, very optimistic! I like poems like this, and urs is simply lovely! Love Michelle If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
RM: Thanks for your comments and hope you are enjoying Passions. I see you are new to the site. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Deb: Hope you can find a mirror as murky as mine! Thanks for commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
junemac: You can share my mirror anytime! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Michelle: Nice to hear from you. Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Good one. We all feel this way in our dreams. Thanks, Melton |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Melton: Thanks for responding. Betty Lou Hebert |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
enjoyed |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passing shadows: Thanks for responding! Betty Lou Hebert |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
I think my mirror must be broke, it shows all kinds of lines and splotches, plus lots of gray lines in my hair. Enjoyed reading about yours. |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Give me that mirror PLEASE! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
inot2B: A friend told me she always takes her mirror in the shower and lets it steam up before she looks into it. Thanks for responding. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sorry Songbird, but I promised my daughter she could have it when I'm gone! Hopefully, long years away! Betty Lou Hebert |
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missmisery61 Member
since 2003-07-08
Posts 56 |
The old saying is so true, you're only as old as you feel. I think your mirror sees you exactly as you are, young at heart. Very nice poem. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
missmisery61: Thank you for your nice comments. Also, would like to say "welcome" to Passions! This is a great place to interact with other poets. Hope you enjoy it here. Betty Lou Hebert |
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wild irish Junior Member
since 2003-07-09
Posts 31 |
Those that age gracefully, never shed a tear, age well won't you dare. www.rateapoet.com |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
wild irish: I am trying to age gracefully, but some days it's harder than others. Thanks for commenting! Betty Lou Hebert |
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