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March 13, 2011
By Pensword BRONZE, Morganville, New Jersey
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I used to look in the mirror, and see glaring faults.
A bump, a mark. A lack of symmetry and things out of place.

After you spoke two words, my reflection changed.

I look in the mirror, and see a brilliant smile.
A glow, a spark. A charming unevenness, and lopsided grace.

I used to look in the mirror, and criticize my reflection.
"What happened to you?" Frown, fuss.

After you spoke two words, my tongue switched gears.

I look in the mirror, and simply grin.
"Lookin' good there." Strike a pose.

I used to look in the mirror. I still do. But now all I see are the two words you spoke: "Hello, beautiful."

© Claire E., Bethesda, MD

The author's comments:
This piece was inspired by an actual event - those two words were spoken to me by a very dear friend. You know who you are. Thank you.
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DarkPixy15 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 2:04 pm
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I can really relate to this. I love it! Please comment on my work as well.
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on Apr. 18 2011 at 8:58 am
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Cute and inspiring and nice. :) I like the adjectives a lot.
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