Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted October 24, 2019


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An Etheree Poem Contest Offering

Chosen Reflections

by Y. M. Roger


Aaah...
who's that
with gray hair?
Familiar  eyes
shine  recognition
as gentle laugh lines frame
a bright and still-youthful smile.
It’s been said that mirrors don’t lie,
but what if their truth’s simply a choice?
Today, I choose the bright smile sans the gray!

 



Etheree Poem writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
The poetry form, Etheree, consists of 10 lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.


Image of 'In the Mirror' by Kathy Jones (2016) on Pinterest [www.pinterest.com]

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