“Transparent Mirrors”

I really enjoyed this, Nathan. I especially enjoyed the third stanza. You take everyday actions and make them beautiful, which is certainly a precious gift. In my opinion this is one of your best I've read so far. I didn't see the original but I think that the simple use of language and honesty makes the poem so great.

I love this line "practicing our, would-be,
endearing grin"

Beeme xx

Cheers Beeme. I'm really glad you like this one so much. I was never too confident about this one, but your comment definitely cheered me up ;-)

Thanks again.

Nathan xox

You have worked so hard on this, Nathan and it has paid off.

I think these four lines say it all:-

"Mirrors do their best
to forget our vanity,
just as we forget the face
into which we peer..."

A big 'well done' from me;-)

Tina xox

Hehe, cheers Tina! Thank you for all your help on this one. Your suggestions are always priceless and serve as inspiration to me ;-)

Thanks again.

Love, Nathan xox

PS; are you mocking my 'well done'?! ;-p

Now I knew I'd heard that phrase before...but couldn't quite place it;-)

Tina xox

I seriously can't pick out a favourite line, Nathan! I really love this poem - the rhythm is just perfect. Well done on persevering with this one - it's definitely paid off ;)

Magic xxx

Thank you Magic, for that lovely comment and your help on this one ;-)

Nathan x

I love this poem. It is so true to life, especially the first stanza, you capture perfectly the nature of the looking glass
ankari x

Cheers! I appreciate it ;-)

"Mirrors often forget
we who peer into them;
bearing our nakedness"

The mirror of the soul is the really terrifying one. To be honest with oneself, to be true to yourself. Few ever see it. Few know it.

But they say all you need is the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Thanks! All the best! &&

Cheers Nolan. Those are wise words and I agree with everything you said. Thanks again.

Nathan.

this is super stuff! i cant believe you are just 19! and - so many cherries on your poems - you are obviously wise beyond your years.

Hehe. Thank you so much Alice. I appreciate it ;-)

Mirrors can terrify when you become old they are far too honest for my liking! but I love the poem you have written here Nathan. Well done. Love Val x

Cheers Val. I missed your comments ;-)

xox

Sorry, I'd missed the "transparent" part. That is really bad.

;-)

This is so true and so thought provoking. Every line is a masterpiece. I think the next time I look into the mirror this poem will be in my head.
Vidit

Wow, I'm really glad you like this so much. Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it ;-)

Nathan.