Mirror Mirror - A Poem
"My friend…care for your psyche…know thyself, for once we know ourselves, we may learn how to care for ourselves." - Socrates
Mirror mirror on the wall
Who is the fairest of them all
“It is I”, said Eye, for Eye sees clear
What Eye sees, and must be fair”
Coarse knotty untamed hair
And knowing no fear for the nose is there
Big and broad to swear it is clear
From my line holding Eye dear
Eye sees my father’s child.
Eyes Cross red and wild
Mirror mirror on the wall
Who is the fairest of them all
“It is I”, said Eye, for Eye sees clear
What Eye sees, and must be fair”
My mother’s lips, full, and salty
Over teeth yellowed crooked faulty
Freckled smooth shiny brown skin
Radiating a coppery glow from within
Rivers of blood, what the ears won’t hear
The call of the elders to revere
Mirror mirror on the wall
Who is the fairest of them all
“It is I”, said Eye, for Eye sees clear
What Eye sees, and must be fair”
This gift of my mirror
Mirror on the wall
Of my conscience, the dearest gem of all
Knowing the rarest of them all
Eye sees the fairest of them all
© 2021 Toni Newton
Comments
Toni Newton (author) from Barbados, W.I. on January 29, 2021:
Man John. I totally understand. I realised at one point that I was checking the mirror but kinda not using my own eyes. This applies to actions and choices as well as the physical form. Thanks for reading and commenting. I'm trying to make sure I post at least once a week. You guys take care and be safe
John Hansen from Gondwana Land on January 28, 2021:
I enjoyed reading this poem, Toni. I have learned to always be wary of asking the mirror for an honest opinion. I rarely like its answers. probably why it is cracked lol.
