Reflecting Essence: A Quadrille Poem

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"A contemplation on the profound connection between mirrors and self-discovery."

In response to

Quadrille: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Reflecting Essence

Mirror, mirror, reflecting my soul,
In glassy depths, stories unfold.
Whispered secrets, etched upon your face,
Mirrored truths, with elegant grace.
You hold my image, both flaws, delight,
Reflecting essence, in purest light.
Mirror, companion, my faithful guide,
Revealing my journey, by your side.

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Comments

  1. Merril D. SmithMay 15, 2023 at 2:39 PM

    Such an interesting way to think about a mirror--reflecting not simply the body, but also the soul. There's a lovely flow to your words and rhyme scheme.

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    1. Pankaj Kumar (The Inkwell)May 15, 2023 at 3:27 PM

      Thank you, Merril, for your insightful comment! 😊🙏

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  2. Melissa LemayMay 15, 2023 at 5:04 PM

    “You hold my image, both flaws, delight,
    Reflecting essence, in purest light.”

    Makes me think of those moments we look in mirrors and really “see” the essence of beauty that lies within.❤️

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  3. K.HartlessMay 15, 2023 at 5:32 PM

    The mirror is the best place to see our true selves, not the facades or blemishes, but the soul within. I enjoyed your quadrille.

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  4. Arcadia MariaMay 15, 2023 at 5:46 PM

    Lovely poem.

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  5. Nicole HorlingsMay 15, 2023 at 6:49 PM

    This is lovely 🙂

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  6. Kim M. RussellMay 16, 2023 at 12:57 AM

    You captured the essence of reflecting in your gentle, rhythmic, rhyming quadrille Pankaj.

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  7. HelenMay 16, 2023 at 9:29 AM

    You composed a lovely rhyming quadrille!!

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  8. brudbergMay 16, 2023 at 12:45 PM

    The way you think about the mirror of the soul rings deep. Made me think of texts of religious texts... through the mirror darkly.

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  9. paeansunpluggedMay 16, 2023 at 8:05 PM

    Your words flow beautifully and a mirror reflecting our soul would certainly help us see ourselves.

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  10. Rosemary Nissen-WadeMay 20, 2023 at 11:00 PM

    Interesting things, mirrors.

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