Reflections
we all like to believe what we are. But are we?27 total reviews
Comment from June Sargent
Your poem reminded me of the lyrics of the song by Carly Simon "You're So Vain". It's always sad to see someone become a legend in his own mind. But the world is full of them. And we all need a reality check now and then to make sure we don't go down the same road!
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2022
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Your poem reminded me of the lyrics of the song by Carly Simon "You're So Vain". It's always sad to see someone become a legend in his own mind. But the world is full of them. And we all need a reality check now and then to make sure we don't go down the same road!
Comment Written 20-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2022
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June,
You are spot on with that analogy re Carly Simon and her " Your so Vain ". Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. In my early days I think I was a bit like this. Take care and have a lovely day.
Barry Penfold.
Comment from R.B.Bunn
This was a fun piece. Sometimes the mirror can make us feel very confident about ourselves (though sometimes I can do the opposite as well). I loved the rhymes. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
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This was a fun piece. Sometimes the mirror can make us feel very confident about ourselves (though sometimes I can do the opposite as well). I loved the rhymes. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 20-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
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Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review my poem. Yes mirrors can give confidence or take it away lol. Take care and have a great day.
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Could this be about Elvis Presley? Or a memory from your youth Barry? I enjoyed your perfect rhymes and flow and I enjoyed hearing about this flashy character, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
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Could this be about Elvis Presley? Or a memory from your youth Barry? I enjoyed your perfect rhymes and flow and I enjoyed hearing about this flashy character, love Dolly x
Comment Written 20-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
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Dolly, No Elvis Presley but yes a bit of me in this. When I was younger.
Those were the days. Hope you have a geat day and thanks for taking time to review.
Cheers
Barry
Comment from jessizero
My reflection in the mirror always looks better to me than photographs do. LOL. I loved your poem and rhymes. Your poem flowed. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
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My reflection in the mirror always looks better to me than photographs do. LOL. I loved your poem and rhymes. Your poem flowed. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
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Thanks for your review. Yes I am a bit like that with photos as well . How others see us is beyond our control but it is indeed interesting.
You have a great day.
Barry Penfold
Comment from Ricky1024
I like the way you blended a human being with the objective content .
Yes,painting the pallet so well in rhyme.
This is almost like a picture of Adonis.
Lying in his bed gazing out the window wondering what his purpose is?
Doctor Ricky 1024
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
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I like the way you blended a human being with the objective content .
Yes,painting the pallet so well in rhyme.
This is almost like a picture of Adonis.
Lying in his bed gazing out the window wondering what his purpose is?
Doctor Ricky 1024
Comment Written 19-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2022
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Thanks Doctor Ricky,
It is great to have your review and thoughts on the poem. It has been received well.
Holpe you have a great day. Hope you get a chance to use that bike of yours.
Regards
Barry Penfold
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written and true poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive words and very good and interesting imagery from the art work you chose. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this. Teri
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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This is a very well written and true poem you have penned. You used very good descriptive words and very good and interesting imagery from the art work you chose. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this. Teri
Comment Written 03-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Thanks so much for taking the time to review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes the artwork was selected from FanArt. Such a fantastic resource. Take care and have a good day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Seemed he believed he possessed "a certain something" more than perhaps others witnessed in him and no problem adoring himself in the mirror for that reason.
Too many times vain people like him fancy themselves to be "full of airs" they do not really have.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Seemed he believed he possessed "a certain something" more than perhaps others witnessed in him and no problem adoring himself in the mirror for that reason.
Too many times vain people like him fancy themselves to be "full of airs" they do not really have.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Thanks for taking time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it . I think I was a little like this guy when I was young. Maybe we all are. Age has let me know the real me. You have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from royowen
Heh heh. I think I definitely felt like that as a teen, but could be torn apart very quickly like an over inflated balloon, but beautifully written, for a brief moment I thought you were talking about me...of course you were. Beautifully written Barry. Blessings Roy
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Heh heh. I think I definitely felt like that as a teen, but could be torn apart very quickly like an over inflated balloon, but beautifully written, for a brief moment I thought you were talking about me...of course you were. Beautifully written Barry. Blessings Roy
Comment Written 02-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Of course it was about you lol. Yes I think I was a bit like this when I was younger. Those days are now gone. Thanks again for taking the time to read and review my poem. Take care.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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Most welcome
Comment from karenina
Hah! This is witty! It seems "self-reflection" ought to mean more than gazing in the mirror and imagining our grandness! Most of us would be aghast at the chasm between the image we "think" we project" to the world and what the world really thinks of us!
Some stay deliriously happy in their delusions!
Some can never see a single thing to love...
I imagine the truth lies somewhere between the two extremes.
Karenina
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Hah! This is witty! It seems "self-reflection" ought to mean more than gazing in the mirror and imagining our grandness! Most of us would be aghast at the chasm between the image we "think" we project" to the world and what the world really thinks of us!
Some stay deliriously happy in their delusions!
Some can never see a single thing to love...
I imagine the truth lies somewhere between the two extremes.
Karenina
Comment Written 02-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Karenina,
I think you are right about where the truth lies. Yes, I see abit of my younger self in this poem. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the review. Take care.
Barry Penfold.
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My pleasure!
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
A person may enjoy looking at themselves in a mirror or taking a selfie on their phone. Beauty, however, lies in the eye of the beholder. There is a lot of imagination in that person. Conceited, perhaps. It is impossible to tell how many accidents such people have caused. People who are in love with themselves won't get far with arrogance. I appreciate you sharing this.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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A person may enjoy looking at themselves in a mirror or taking a selfie on their phone. Beauty, however, lies in the eye of the beholder. There is a lot of imagination in that person. Conceited, perhaps. It is impossible to tell how many accidents such people have caused. People who are in love with themselves won't get far with arrogance. I appreciate you sharing this.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2022
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Carolyn,
Thanks once again for taking time to read and review my poem. Glad you enjoyed it and I agree with your comments. Have a great day and take care.
Cheers
Barry.
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You are welcome.
