Mirror gazing, I am told will
Evoke compassion toward the person reflected there;
Diminish fear of failure and inadequacy;
Illuminate insecurities and release them;
Train acceptance through an
Attentive mind;
Target a deeper understanding of
Insight and intuition;
Open my mind to
New possibilities.
Prompted by dVerse host, Merrill’s “Quadrille: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall” and “W3 Prompt #55: Wea’ve Written Weekly” poet of the week, Punam.
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This is beautiful—like those moments when we look into our own eyes in the mirror, release the exterior and all the things we’ve taken on or that have been put on us, really see ourselves, and love ourselves.
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Thank you! Sometimes the hardest thing to do, especially without the judgment we tend to cast upon ourselves.
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If only❣️
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Beautiful, and eloquently expressed Jennifer.
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Thank you, Sadje.☺️
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You’re welcome
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hear, hear ❤
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Sometimes to feel compassion for ourselves the way we would for others. Thank you for this thoughtful poem–and well-done with ekphrastic, too.
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Thank you! 😊
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You’re welcome!
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Beautiful how you tackled two prompts and came out with this loveliness. A delight how you did this. I love it. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you so much!
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Those all sound like things to strive for. (K)
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I love this – and the illustration! 🩷
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Thank you, Lesley!😊
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Beautiful and meaningful… I love the idea of looking into the mirror of our souls. We reveal our true selves through meditation. Love it!
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Thank you so much! 😊
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The meditative gaze! A lovely use for both mirror and poem.
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Thank you! 😊
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A beautiful write, Jennifer and a lovely quadrille too! Certainly something we all strive for but not always manage. Thanks for joining in. ❤️
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Thank you!😊
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My pleasure. 😊
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Jennifer ❤
Just wanna let you know that this week's W3, hosted by the brilliant Suzette Benjamin is now live (it's up until Monday):
Enjoy!
Much love,
David
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