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The mirror only now reflects

The mirror only now reflects.

It neither flatters.

Nor does it tell lies.

It has no concept of the past or the future.

 

The past etched in the beholder's memory,

the mirror cannot reflect.

The future only time will tell.

The mirror only now reflects.

 

 

◄ Monkeys filled the vacuum

A banquet spread out in the night sky ►

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Abdul Ahmad

Mon 6th Jul 2020 16:43

Keith I concur with your thoughts. It's fortunate the mirrors can't read our age conditioned reactions. Thank you for striking the like.

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keith jeffries

Mon 6th Jul 2020 13:54

I have reached the age when I glance at mirrors and give them scant regard. This poem says a lot.

Keith

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Abdul Ahmad

Sun 5th Jul 2020 14:14

Shifa
Your generous comments and the like are much appreciated.

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Shifa Maqba

Sun 5th Jul 2020 14:08

Contemplative poetry at its finest! Concise, yet thought-provoking.

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Abdul Ahmad

Sun 5th Jul 2020 13:37

Philipos many thanks for your comments and the like is appreciated.

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Abdul Ahmad

Sun 5th Jul 2020 13:34

Po it is always nice to reeceive your witty comments.

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Abdul Ahmad

Sun 5th Jul 2020 13:31

Cynthia it is always a pleasure to read your well considered comments.

Philipos

Sun 5th Jul 2020 12:42

Perspectives again Abdul - how would we gain our fixings without them. ?

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Sun 5th Jul 2020 12:28

Much appreciated. I enjoyed the scope of 'reflect'.

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