The Mirror Has Two Sides – Poem of the Month – May 2023

There are two sides to a mirror
The side you choose
holds magic confirming your
narcissistic nature
Which loves what it sees 

My side is blank
It’s only purpose
to reflect your image
out to the world
I am unseen, living in your shadow


Copyright © 2023 Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing
All Rights Reserved

Merril is hosting Monday Quadrille at D’Verse and the prompt is ‘Mirror’

38 thoughts on “The Mirror Has Two Sides – Poem of the Month – May 2023”

1. How profound. That poor mirror. I’m sure there are many people who resonate with this unseen side.

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   1. Yes Melissa, I agree 😢💔

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2. I like the spooky vibe of this. The underside of the mirror, could be the next great evil nemesis.

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   1. Oh yes great idea and you could weave that story into a bestseller K 😊👍❤️

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3. Powerful poem, especially for me as a survivor of domestic violence.

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   1. Yes Regina. I hope I didn’t jar any bad memories. 💕

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4. An interesting piece. Well done.

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   1. Thank you Maria. I’m happy you liked it ☺️💕

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5. This is a thought provoking poem. Well done!

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   1. Thanks Nicole ☺️💕

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6. A profound poem Christine

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   1. Thank you Sadje ☺️💕

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      1. My pleasure

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7. All of us maintain the underside of the mirror. It may hide many secrets which may be seen as and when allowed to. Should be interesting to know Christine!

   Hank

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   1. Thank you Hank. It would indeed! ☺️💕

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8. Ouch! To remain blank…how terrible it must be.
   I like this, Christine. ❤️

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   1. Sadly, more than we can imagine Punam 🥲 💔

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      1. 💔💔

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9. Such an interesting, thought-provoking poem. I can read it in different ways, a literal mirror and metaphorically. Thank you!

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   1. Thank you, Merril. I’m happy you liked it. ☺️💕

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      1. You’re welcome, Christine!

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10. I love the message in your mirror! A beautifully penned quadrille.

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    1. Thank you so much, Helen ☺️💕

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11. This is deeply thought-provoking and profound, Christine! 💖💖

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    1. Sanaa thank you so much ☺️💕

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12. I like your perspective Christine, reflection as occupation, only we live our lives, we reflect who and what we are, the mirror is neutral, our mind and body are not.

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    1. That is so true isn’t it, Paul. Thank you as always.☺️💕

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       1. Most welcome 🙂

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13. Extremely thought provoking 🙌

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    1. Thank you so much ☺️💕

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14. I really like that last line–lots to think about. (K)

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    1. Thank you, K. So nice of you to stop by ☺️❤️

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15. The air of sadness and defeat in the second verse is heartbreaking.

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    1. Thanks, Jay-lyn. Life with a narcissist must be defeating. 🥲💔

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16. I love the way you presents the two sided mirror.

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    1. Thank you, Bjorn. I appreciate it. ☺️💕

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17. Whoooo, there’s power and penetrance in this reflection. A starting point for more ideas …

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    1. Thank you Kathy ☺️

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