Saturday, May 21, 2011

Saturday Centus!

Hey everyone! Today I'm happy to be joining Mizz Jenny for Saturday Centus and the prompt is:
The reflection in the mirror.
The Reflection In The Mirror
No doubt the one I'm hardest on,
couldn't be any clearer.
No patience, cut no slack,
won't even take time to hear her.

I really must begin to treat,
the reflection in the mirror,
kinder, with more compassion,
and hold it a little dearer.

Learn from the past, let it go,
tomorrow is nearer.
Rejoice, embrace the day,
stand behind and cheer her.

Have a happy day:@)
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37 comments:

  1. BookieMay 21, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Uplifting use of the prompt. Nice job.

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  2. DebbieMay 21, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I like it, Lynn! I'm horrible at writing poetry, which is so odd since I really do love to read it.

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  3. The Decorative DreamerMay 21, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Beautifully done and so true!

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  4. Barbara F.May 21, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Lynn, this is a great poem. Could be written about me, too. xo,

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  5. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comMay 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I love this! How true is it? I try to look in the mirror as little as possible since I don't like or know who that is any more. I should take your advice and learn a little compassion for her.

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  6. AmandaMay 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Amen. We should print that poem and glue it on our mirrors. :)

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  7. LVMay 21, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I used to do a little poetry writing. I have not tried in a long time. Seems when you get older things just do not function as well. That include your thinker.

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  8. GailMay 21, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Fantastic and so true!

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  9. OliveMay 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Be very kind to yourself sweetie♥

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  10. ChristineMay 21, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    We are hardest on ourselves, this is true.
    Christine xoxo

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  11. Sherry from AlabamaMay 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I love the poem! It holds such meaning for most of us I think.

    Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

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  12. Sherri B.May 21, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Wow, what a powerful poem...the words hit me in the heart.

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  13. JeanneMay 21, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Hi Lynn, I love the poem and we should heed what it says. The words strike home.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  14. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    So true ! You hit the nail on the head !

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  15. Mary BergfeldMay 21, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    This is really nicely done. Kudos. I hope you have a great weekend. Blessings...Mary

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  16. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    A lesson for us all.

    Wonderfully written.

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  17. Susan AndersonMay 21, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Great job and a great message, too!

    =)

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  18. Janice GrinyerMay 21, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    That reflection i see in my own mirror freaks me out -

    Feral's response poem

    "Ive forgotten to brush my hair,
    including my outside mare's
    My flooded yard of spring soup,
    is showing now on my big croup
    And that treework of paper is piling up,
    on those dark circles behind my coffee cup
    Will I ever see,
    again the loveliness of forestry?
    So lets ignore the negative reflection,
    and put on the gear of...
    Happier's SELF PROTECTION!!!




    You are a writer, happier! You poem is great -AS you can see, I could learn from it! You should submit your poetry somewhere, and I hope you already have...!

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  19. bjMay 21, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    You are so gooood at this kind of thing. :)

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  20. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookMay 21, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Lovely post, I enjoyed your poem!

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  21. Kathy WalkerMay 21, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Great post!! Saturday Centus is a wonderful idea. I did go to the link to see how to participate. Unfortunately one cannot read her blog due to her background selection...darn. Anyway, I love what you have done.

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  22. The Single NesterMay 21, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I could cry reading this. I am having one of those days but nothing drastic. I am just making a mountain out of a mole hill. I need to freakin' chill!

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  23. LaMay 21, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Nice job, Lynn.

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  24. JudieMay 21, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    This is just a wonderful piece! I should print it out and stick it on my 'fridge!!!

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  25. Amanda- Eating in WinnipegMay 21, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Happy weekend! Don't forget to come over and share a recipe at Savory Sunday!!

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  26. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 21, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Lynn,
    This is wonderful. You have a way with words.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  27. AmesMay 21, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Well said! ~Ames

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  28. TonyaMay 21, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I liked it! :) Great job!

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  29. Mary BergfeldMay 22, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Very nicely done. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Blessings...Mary

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  30. jfb57May 22, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    You are so right that we need to embrace what is here today. Great take on the propmt!

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  31. Dazee DreamerMay 22, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    That was really beautiful.

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  32. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 22, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Heartfelt inspiration at its best. I think I need to keep revisiting and rereading this poem. Thank you for it.
    xoRobyn

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  33. injaynesworldMay 22, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I love this. Nice use of the prompt and some sage advice we could all use. Good job.

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  34. 21 WitsMay 23, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Great little poem with huge meaning!

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  35. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I love this, I feel like I need to print it & post it every where to remind me!! Great job:-)

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  36. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    PERFECT advice!

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  37. JennyMay 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Love this! LOVE THIS!

    First I read this. Then I read it out loud. Then I thought what a cool gift this poem would be packaged with a lovely hand mirror for a friend who's being too hard on herself.

    And...

    just in case you didn't get it...

    I LOVED THIS!!!!!!

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