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Midnitesun
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0 posted 2002-11-27 12:55 PM



Yep.
I am a winner.
The flashing sign told me so.
So did the lady on the telephone.
But the mirror tried to tell me
a different story.
It's a good thing
I rarely look
at those lying wall hangings.

© Copyright 2002 Kathleen Kacy Stafford - All Rights Reserved
Munda
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1 posted 2002-11-27 02:10 PM


Dark, deep and very powerful. Love it how this "little" poem speaks volumes.
SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown
2 posted 2002-11-27 02:17 PM


I don't look at those lying wall hangings either.
gemjop
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3 posted 2002-11-27 03:47 PM


i like this a lot! it made me smile, as i'm having a complete non mirror week, despite turning 20,and leaving my teenage years behind,i'm still on the recieving end of those evil little things called spots,or pimples as u say.
lots of love , gemma xxxxx

learning each day, for you and i, our paths have met, i've already learnt that you are love.

Joe Houck
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4 posted 2002-11-27 04:06 PM


I liked this poem a lot.  Sometimes mirrors can be deceiving and try to bring you down, although so can ladies on a telephone!...lol
great poem.

-Joe-


Duncan
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5 posted 2002-11-27 04:22 PM


Damn talking mirrors!  Cool poem Kacy.
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