"Look in the mirror"

This poem is so deep and I related to it maybe too much But Loved it none the less ... Regards Jayne

in a neat formal presentation this time. I have a bad habit of not saying what theme I read in the poems I review. Let me correct that here: I read your theme as approximately "Check yourself often to become [the good aim]" The use of the mirror signals the further refinement that you should check yourself---the mirror does not forbid that others might assist in the 'checking process,' but it makes self-examination obviously primary. (Indeed, the opening stanza amounts to a coaching session on 'how to use the mirror). The theme is normative, and the use of a short regulated structure produces a memorable piece, something that can easily stick in the mind of the reader. A didactic gimmick, perfectly appropriate with a normative theme, and your execution with that gimmick is exemplary. ------------ Grammatical considerations seem to me to matter this time. The unique voice of the piece is unimportant---far less important than is the theme---so, I suggest that the grammatical errors be corrected for the sake of the downtime mainstream, to whom this poem might be expected to speak. This standardization of language does tend to make the poet transparent, however, so I do not automatically suggest 'corrections.' Not every poet WANTS to be transparent. Perry

check ourselves in the mirror of our conscience to see that our moral compass is pointing due north. Thank you for this reminder in your poem. In this line: A person that looks real familiar I think would read better if you took out the word (real) A good write! Always, Cat

Fine velvety piece smooth smooth, easy to digest. kind of peom \peace