Monday, April 30, 2018

Mirrors of our Life--By Michael Todd--United States

Mirrors of our Life (for Lainey)

What goes around comes around, negative phrase we often hear.
We forge the chains we wear in life. Is that meaning clear?
Through trials, tribulation, clutch the wing and a prayer,
to find, there is prodigious strength in sorrow and despair.

Some chains may bind as shackles, while others firmly ground.
Life lessons learned elucidate, or perhaps they might confound.
Reflections, or refractions, images in the mirrors of our life,
sacred or profane, may appear the same, when viewed in strife.

Michael Todd aka Myke Todd has been writing and posting stories and poetry on social networking sites since 2006. He can currently be found at his dedicated poetry site... http://myketodd.blogspot.com/ 

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    1. Thank you, Piper Ellie. I held a full measure of conviction when this little poem came to me. I was so sure I had the answers in hand, bit I was wrong. My intentions are good, but my results generally, not so much.

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  2. It is through sorrow and pain when we realize our greatest strengths.

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    1. True, Dahlia, although sometimes not immediately apparent... sigh.

      Thanks Bunches for visiting here.

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    2. I think I fall on the receiving end of being constantly confounded. You have definitely captured life as it is and happens.

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    3. You can blink, but don't blink twice, Briana, or they will change the rules and rearrange the playground...

      Thank you so much for visiting here, Miss Crimson.

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    4. Love this piece. A gentle reflection of life's decisions. The What is and the Why nots. Yet, leaving the reader hopeful that the tomorrow's will be filled wirh joy. Bravo

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    5. Hope is everything in my world's, Stephy. It is my motivator. It is my shield. It is within all that resonates... Thank you.

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  3. quite a profound piece here - very thoughtful & thought provoking

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    1. I appreciate that deeply, Jack.
      Thank you, Sir.

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  4. What a great line, ‘to find, there is prodigious strength in sorrow and despair,
    Lots of insightful wisdom in yourpoem.
    Best, Suzanne

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    1. Thank you kindly, Suzanne. You have just made my day.

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  5. Dear Michael,

    A very intriguing poem, makes you think about the past, not to go back but to learn and makes the best out of life as it is.
    Thank you for sharing.

    Best wishes,
    Inge

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    1. Thank you so much for having me, Daginne. I consider Whispers to be my second home, and cherish every opportunity afforded me here.

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  6. Well expressed. We need to hear this more often. Myke.

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    1. Thank you, Stormy Gail. Your messages are always the positive kind.

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  7. Very well-expressed, Mike (Myke). I enjoyed "Mirrors of our Life." Thank you for sharing and continued blessings!

    I stopped by your online site. Nice. Keep up the good work.

    -MJ
    (www.creativeinspirationspp.blogspot.com)

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    1. Thank you, Maurice. I am honored by your kind remarks, Sir.

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  8. I love this, Michael. Wise and thought provoking.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Debra

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    1. Thank you kindly for reading, Debra. I am always happy to see you.

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  9. The depth of life expressed with understanding.

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    1. You always see the world shaded by the colors of the back side of a prism, Cherry Rose. How I envy you that.

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  10. Lovely piece, Myke. Makes me reflect. Gratifying and thankful for my blessings. ��

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    1. Thank you, Joy. I am daily grateful for you. Thanks for coming to visit here at Whispers.

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  11. Thoughtful and introspective. The mirror shows us all. It only depends on what we choose to see. Great write!

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    1. Thank you, Brother Matt... What you say about what we choose, is probably the key to unlocking these mysteries. Well stated.

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  12. Your reflections are clearly of great depth and perspective. I enjoyed it immensely.

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    1. I deeply appreciate that, Andrew. I was learning on the fly, and still am, to this day.

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  13. I'm mostly confounded, but it keeps life interesting. Great write Myke... always enjoy your writing.

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    1. Me too, DeAnna. Confounded is my comfort zone.

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  14. Dear Michael,

    You are always a show stopper! 342 page views, a blessing to our poetry community. I hope you will be sending submission (s) for one or more of our May opportunities--top right of the main page. As always, previously published poetry is welcome. Thank you for your support, my friend.

    Best wishes to you and your family always. Your kind spirit rests in this community.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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    1. Karen,

      As always, it is an honor and privilege to get to be a part of the Whispers Family. Thank you for having me.

      Michael Todd

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    2. Dear Michael,

      Your friendship is such a blessing in my life.

      Blessings always,
      Karen

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