True that the mirror never lies, but in a way it always lies. It shows a two-dimensional picture of a three-dimensional truth. It can't show the full picture because of its very nature, and if it's broken or distorted, like a carnival funhouse mirror, the picture it shows will be broken or distorted too.
An interesting cautionary poem; it reminds us that staring in the mirror too long is sure to disappoint (if it doesn't puff up with vanity, that is).
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But a broken mirror just shows a broken reflection, doesn't it? Nothing more than that.
A lovely haiku.
I especially liked the second line, 'disappointed eyes seek more' - so true.
Why do we keep going back to mirrors, hoping that we will see something other than what we put into them?
Day 2: Mirror
True that the mirror never lies, but in a way it always lies. It shows a two-dimensional picture of a three-dimensional truth. It can't show the full picture because of its very nature, and if it's broken or distorted, like a carnival funhouse mirror, the picture it shows will be broken or distorted too.
An interesting cautionary poem; it reminds us that staring in the mirror too long is sure to disappoint (if it doesn't puff up with vanity, that is).
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Glad you made it this far...would love to hear your take on the words scribbled. A comment every now and then keeps the blues away. :D
Since, crazy Mr. Blogspot won't let me reply to the comments here (is upset with the water ladies ever since they refused to verify visitors)...will do the next best thing, drop in to your blog to say my Vanakkam/Namaste/Salaam/Hello.