My reflection!

Thanks to a prompt from Rose, I decided to have a go as well and enter Angi's self-portrait poetry competition....

I wasn’t going to bother until Rose suggested to me

enter the competition through the writers-cafeteria'e

And as the moderator and judge is my cafe-friend Angi,

I decided to give it a go and enter some lines, of self-portraiture poetry!

 

Please understand the initial reason, for my perceived anxiety

I am not a beautiful woman who has perfect symmetry

Nor a handsome beau dressed in the latest fashion, from a trendy haberdashery

Alas no longer privy am I, to such designer luxury!

 

As middle age approaches, I’ll never again see forty-three

I’m getting a little baggie in places, taut muscles used to be

The last time I peered into a mirror, was around 02 or perhaps 03

And decided not to do so again, as I did not really like what was looking back at me!

 

So when I pass a mirror, I ignore it absolutely

I’m long since past those youthful days of gelling hair and high vanity

But please don’t fret or worry your good-self, about my sanity,

As when I look into my son’s blue eyes, I see my own reflection smiling back at me!

Reviews

[AYVID N]

And that is where true happiness lies...as we age, as we lose form, we still see ourselves as we were in our children's eyes. We live in them, through them...

I like descriptive and way in which you narrated your aging experience and with humor. It made for a great read. I kind of identify with you, because I am about getting there too.

[Tom]

Thank you Divya !

[shallimarRose]

OMG Tom I absolutely LOVE this... Im wondering if ""I"" was the Rose? There are several of us here now..

Yes.. We see ourselves in the eyes of our future generations. Children and later grandchildren and great-grandchildren perhaps.. From beginning to end an exceptional read for me.. thank you
I am so glad I came back to read tonight.. xo Rose

[Tom]

The Rose is indeed a beautiful flower and you are no exception and thank you for such a lovely review of my poem!

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

That was such an honest and humble write. Your ending made it magical! Well done!

[Tom]

Thank you kindly Sir !

[Rita L. Sev]

Seeing yourself in your son must be an amazing feeling, Tom! I enjoyed this glimpse into you...

[Tom]

Thank you Rita !

[wordwarrior]

Ooooooooooooooooo what a most gorgeous ending Tom. Your profile is one that I can relate to so very well. You have said so much without volumes of adjectives, yet the imagery is clear. I can soo relate to those baggy places too.
A perfect profile that shows someone who loves, has lots of humour and cherishes life and the generation you created.
Best wishes!

[Tom]

Thank you wordwarrior for such a beautiful review!

[Echoes of Eros]

You strike such a stirring pose with your poetry! Every line just flows effortlessly, and your meanings and metaphors are like magic. We simply must get you to glance in the mirror every now and again, and to realize that all the wonder and fire are just past the eyes.

[Tom]

Thanks you Eros, I would but what if the mirror breaks? I couldn't handle seven years bad luck!

[gabrielle]

This is very delightful piece to read, Tom. The last line, absolutely divine!

[Tom]

Thank you gabrielle!

[Jack...]

I should have had you write mine, you could have used the same words (except I have daughters) Very nicely done my friend. Good luck in the contest and may the best old fart win...wait, did I say that out loud?

Loved it Tom. Keep it going.

[Tom]

Thank you young fella !!!

[Ankit Mahar]

I agree with Sheila .It doesn't matter how does you look as much as how are you from inside .

[Tom]

It's a fact Ankit ! And how r u friend long time no hear ?

[Ankit Mahar]

I was busy doing unnecessary things .But this time I will try to write as much good as I can .And hope I will gain a lot of experience from you guys .And one more thing .I am really feeling excellent coming between you all once again .

[Relic]

Getting older is no fun, I should know. The last line here said it all. That's a nice way of looking at age and a good reward.

[Tom]

I think so Relic & thank you !

[Relic]

You're welcome.

[Dean]

Be thankful for the forties, Tom. I double those every day!

[Tom]

Wise counsel, thanks Dean!