When I Look in the Mirror

 

Knots in my shoulders,

just under the skin,

roll around like marbles

for each of 3 little men.

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Stiff grey hairs

hiding in the blond,

sticking up like thorns

upon a witch’s wand.

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Giant muffin in my shirt

I guess I must have baked?

Got the fluffy top just right

and above my pants it’s staked.

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I’ve a road map of Texas

above a wretched scar

looks like a railroad track

would derail any car.

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Boobs rolled up tight

bra like a tuna can

posing a fake perk

never to be lusted again.

***

Eye lashes gone

hair in my nose

red in my eyes

scales on my toes.

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Or

***

Magic in my kisses

honey in my heart

story teller fair

Master of grocery cart.

***

Architect of forts

empress of snacks

champ whistling coach

perfector of train tracks.

***

Home base to hide

from a world of strife.

Catapult to launch

each at their own life.

***

What do they see?

(my heart full of terror)

I hope not what I see

when I look in the mirror.

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5 Responses to When I Look in the Mirror
  1. Beth
    April 21, 2012 | 8:56 pm

    Love this! Miss you guys.

    • The Mommy Mambo
      April 22, 2012 | 11:49 am

      Miss ya too :) We are heading your way sometime in July. Planning to stay in a condo (not sure where yet) but I’m pushing for Ft. Lauderdale instead of Miami Beach. I think my mom may be coming too to play with the boys on the beach! Maybe you and Tammy can bring your babies one day and we can all play together on the beach?!

  2. c.c.
    April 21, 2012 | 9:45 pm

    i like this a lot, m’dear. you did good.
    c.c. recently posted..ridicule

    • The Mommy Mambo
      April 22, 2012 | 11:50 am

      Thank you :) I wrote in over a year ago, but thought it was worthy of a repost.

  3. Kazsandra
    April 25, 2012 | 9:13 pm

    Sometimes, when I look myself in mirror, I realized how old I am and I wasn’t like that when I was in my teenage years.. I guess we just have to accept it..
    Kazsandra recently posted..How To Stop Panic Attacks

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