Here is Björn again,
Today’s prompt is mirrors…
what do you see in the mirror? Yourself or something more?
Do you see paths to other worlds?
Like Alice’s looking-glass.
Or have you seen infinity in the endless repetition of mirrors?
“Mirrors and copulation are abominable, since they both multiply the numbers of men…”
– Jorge Luis Borges
You might even argue that the mirrors always lie.
Or maybe looking at yourself in a mirror is a cause to self-reflect. Is that another line in my face?
Do I look stupid in that tie/dress/shirt?
Or do you avoid mirrors altogether?
The prompt today is totally open, you are free to write whatever you want reflecting on mirrors (pun intended)
When you have written your poem, and posted to your blog. Please link up below, visit other have fun in the laughing mirrors, see yourself in other’s poem. Comment have fun.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Hello and happy Poetics… I’m still catching up on the Quadrilles hope you feel ready to reflect with me… in the mean time I can serve you some hot toddy or ice-cold beer…
Vivian Zems said:
Hi Björn! Another great prompt. I’ll be checking in later today read the others. I chose Cleopatra’s last moments before she killed herself. Just a beer today…been a looooong day!
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Beer coming up… it was fun to create the prompt…
Vivian Zems said:
🙂
erbiage said:
Ah so much reflection of late, this is a perfect prompt. Finally starting to see myself as I am, and not some mythology i invented. Very sobering, and not terribly likable, so lets fix that with some slivovich or grappa please. I didn’t know i had permission to murder and to maim.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Anything done virtually is allowed… even slivovich… I do have some raspberry palinka… that is much better.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Goodnight my friends… will pass by the bar tomorrow morning.
Frank Hubeny said:
Interesting topic. Thanks for hosting, Bjorn! I should have something by this evening.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
I look forward to it Frank
paul scribbles said:
Great prompt. Crazy night. Have submitted and will read later.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Good that you had time …
whimsygizmo said:
Loving this. I had to fall down the rabbit hole with Alice for just a little while, of course.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Of course rabbit holes and mirrors come in pairs
Frank J. Tassone said:
Evening, Poets! Thanks, Bjorn, for this intriguing prompt! Looking forward to reading this great poetry, soon!
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Good morning Frank… I hope for many good poems too.
Bekkie Sanchez said:
This was so nice I wrote for it twice! I wanted to write for Monday too, but I only have so much time to read and write. I saw the super blue moon last night it was amazing! I wrote a poem about it if you wish to read it it’s on my site. Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Great to see you… Mirrors are fascinating.
Charmed Chaos said:
Great prompt Bjorn! Many thanks.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) said:
Great that you love it.
merrildsmith said:
A wonderful prompt. Thanks, Björn!
wildchild47 said:
a bit late for this play date, but I was swept up in writing epic prosetry – had to carve and whittle and stop and reflect, ended up with a different approach …. so many possibilities, so little time ….
great idea and prompt – thanks for hosting 🙂
jazzytower said:
Hello Björn, Hello Everyone,
Thanks for an interesting prompt. Finally got mine done.
A good week to all.
Pat