No Need for Mirrors

dont try this at home folks

No Need for Mirrors

She never 

Looked in

Mirrors once

She thought 

She had no

Need of them

Then quite by

Chance a tiny

Flake of

Croissant 

Changed

Her mind

The way she

Walked

The way she

Smiled

The way she

Wore her hair

She now looks

To find herself

In windows

Puddles and

Mirrors

Everywhere

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

I would never have come to Jacob's or your conclusion about this poem. I read it several times before Jacob left his comment. That's why Men come from Mars and women from Venus. I had something else in mind altogether, but now can see where you are both coming from.

Chris

[Neville]

I have never really understood that saying, although I have seen it written and heard it mentioned many times... in spite of my own ignorance, I'm gonna thank you anyway.... N

[Chris Shaw]

Putting it in simplistic terms, it's said the brain is wired differently in men and women. They perceive things in different ways. That's how I felt with this poem. I was looking for something more complex, when in fact the poem was about a simple observation. Good morning.

[Neville]

I see, yes I understand that.. Good Morning Chris

[barleygirl]

I love your always-fresh unexpected storyline and I especially love the various reactions you've gotten in reviews. This poem has really stirred fun ideas & reactions! It just goes to show that YOUR mind works in mysterious ways, my friend! I used to look in the mirror all the time, afraid I had something green in my teeth. But now I never check the mirror & I might be wearing crumbs from my last snack, who knows? *wink! wink!* Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

thanks BG.. yes it is interesting how different people view things and or read into things differently, that very fact has long been a particular interest of mine.... perception that is...my thesis was on that very subject... I really appreciate your take on these words, and on words in general.. I reckon between us, we could defy mirrors..... NUGs an all that jazz x

[barleygirl]

good to know . . . good to know!

[Neville]

..... I shall reflect upon that in due course x

[barleygirl]

looking forward with anticipation!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Seems like quite a narcissist ;P Hah, this actually reminds me Narcissus from greek mythology! Funny how little things change our perceptions about how we view ourselves.
Interesting write, N. :)

[Neville]

yes indeed tis funny how and what makes that happen... if you found these words interesting, then I am more than happy.. thank you..

[Mrudula Rani]

His gentle lingering brushing off a flake of croissant or an eyelash.... that makes a woman feel lovely and lambent...the reflection of that sentiment...forever she is in search for on all surfaces, to recapture once more

[Neville]

Hello M .. thank you for taking a peek at these words, tis as always much appreciated... and for what its worth, I also like my girls to feel lambent... I do hope you and yours are well... Neville

[Mrudula Rani]

Obrigada querido, we are all fine ( a little too busy) you bring out the romantic in your readers, Neville dear, with your passion filled perfect verses. It's always a treat to read your creations.

[Cherrie]

That is my granddaughter. She is obsessed with looking at her own reflection.

[Neville]

Thank you Cherrie for your visit & understanding.. I'm sure she is very pretty..... N

[R.E. Ray]

I see a beautiful woman glancing in the cafe restroom mirror, catching a glimpse of that dangling flake, maybe on her chin or between her teeth, forever committed to never walk in public again without a reflection. Another good poem to make one say “hmm.”

[Neville]

Me ma used to say Always check ya chin & bits.. I always spent too long on the bits.... Cheers my friend, many thanks indeed... Neville

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is like having something stuck in my beard that i don't know is there and not checking before teaching a class...and wondering why all the students are staring.
:))))

j.

[Neville]

Yeah jacob.. you got it straight away.. you just made my day.. thank you sir... cheers Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

A flake of croissant? Hmmm...trying to figure this one out. Perhaps a gentleman bought her a croissant and shared it with her? Not sure of the exact scenario, but I liked trying to figure it out. Lydi**

[Neville]

sometimes the figuring out is the best part, maybe.. thank you for visiting these words Lydi**