Shadowed in.
My chance to be near her,
carnival mirror
coated in silver.
Oh, cruel curvature
the tangerine service,
small luxury
for which I cannot pay.
Gift in a gold-frame.
She is the gentle solution,
my stoic Suzon,
thin and nude,
an optical illusion.
©2023 | K. Hartless
d’Verse Poet’s Pub | Quadrille: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall. 44 lines on the mirror
Thank you.
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Thank you, Gillena. 💜
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thin and nude,
an optical illusion
If only we get to see ourselves as what is reflected then in our mind, we have no quarrels with the whole world. In fact it is, as we can’t see any difference of yesterday’s image to that of today’s since we are seeing ourselves everyday. Good one, Hartless, Ma’am!
Hank
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Thank you, Hank. I like your musings on the everyday making all the subtle little changes unnoticeable. I think there is a self that perhaps never alters, despite the mirror’s wisdom (or allusion). I appreciate your thoughtful comments.
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Oh man. Perfect. Yes, she has that sour pout that says I’m not really interested in your drink order or other propositions. Thanks, Jane.
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Yes, indeed. There’s surely a carnival in the Manet, and I like to think we’re all pulling off an illusion with our time spent in the mirror. I am so glad you stopped by to read this one. Thank you.
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Actually, most mirrors are coated in silver, but this one has a golden frame. Changing frames is a brilliant idea, though. I think it would be a huge hit. Thanks for stopping by.
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Thank you, Sanaa. I am so glad you enjoyed this brevity. I enjoyed reading all of the quadrilles for this topic. 💜
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I like your Suzan, “She is the gentle solution, my stoic Suzon. . . ”
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Thank you, Jim.
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this is one of the most boring paintings I’ve encountered so was interested in what you did with it: you transformed it, juiced it up; loved the ‘cruel curvature’; still I wouldn’t be too proud to be offered a glass or two of champers for a poor boy visiting from ‘the colonies’ 🙂
It’s true. What is offered or withheld here is totally up to the viewer. Thanks for this insightful comment.
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True. The mirror, the lighting, the number of drinks. So many illusions possible. Thanks, Björn.
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The Manet painting, your poem, and Angel Olsen’s song & video are all exquisite!
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