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21-01-2025: looking glass

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does breaking mirrors
really alter my features?
looking glass-cripple
 

 

 

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Rolph David

Wed 22nd Jan 2025 16:30

Hi, Red Brick Keshner,
Thank you for sharing this thought-provoking piece.
Your poem is also deeply reflective. The imagery of breaking mirrors and questioning their impact on one’s features resonates with the complexity of self-perception. The phrase "looking glass-cripple" captures a raw sense of fragmentation, which really speaks to the idea of how we sometimes see ourselves in pieces. It's a powerful exploration of identity and the distortion we may feel, especially in challenging times. Just great stuff!
Love it!

Take care,
Rolph

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