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Mirror on the wall

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Mirror, mirror on the wall

Exactly what is your role?

My appearance is all I see

You keep staring at me;

 

Oh, mirror tell me why

Can't show who I am inside

Help me if you can

And try to lead a hand;

 

Mirror you're just a lie

I ask questions, never got a reply

So sick of this deceit

The way you've tried to cheat;

 

For you, mirror, I have a deal

I don't think you're real

It's time to let you fall

No more mirrors on my wall.

 

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Mon 23rd Aug 2010 11:38

Very innovative way of expressing the search for one's personal identity. It's a tried and true metaphor that never loses its attraction for fresh writers.

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Andy N

Sun 16th Nov 2008 10:45

I used to work in a mirror making factory, so i would be knackered writing a poem like this, but I like the beat behind this - reminds me off some of my stuff, and I like the twist at the end in particular

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Gus Jonsson

Sat 15th Nov 2008 11:09

Hi Mirna

Superb inner observation...

warning! 7 years bad luck if you let it fall....something to reflect on
well done!
Gus Jonsson

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