Hello all!
Seems it’s been far too long since I posted here, not to worry. I’ve been writing and making merry… just not here.
I wanted to let everyone know that I am participating in the 13 Stories For Halloween again this year and am very thrilled to be a part of the collection over there — I will post the link as soon as the fun… I mean spookiness, begins.
Now… for the fun here. I am thrilled to share an amazing poem by an even more amazing young author that I feel very fortunate to call friend.
Cameron Eileen has been writing since a wee age (she’s all of “almost” 17 now). I read the poem I’m going to share for you and was blown away, and then she told me she wrote it when she was 11. Her words are so pure and honest and powerful. I will be sharing more from her in the future, to be sure.
Show some love for Cameron in the comment section after you breathe in this beautiful poem —
The Mirror ~~~
by Cameron Eileen
Look in the mirror.
Do you see what I see,
Looking back at you and me?
That little blemish upon my nose,
And all those freckles!
Where did I get all those?
My tiny little lips and my curveless hips,
That’s all I used to see,
Until this smile finally found me.
Now, smile is all I do,
For I know what I thought was not true.
I know now that no one is perfection,
And all the mirror shows is a reflection.
Look in the mirror.
Do you see what I used to see?
If you do, look deeper,
And you’ll finally see me.
Wow! That’s a talent – when I was her age I couldn’t even write a limerick. This was a wonderful, self-affirming treasure. To be honest, she’s more wise and insightful than 90% of the “adults” I know.
Keep writing, Cameron! You are a star newly emerging. (I didn’t come up with that imagery, I stole it.) 🙂 – Moskowitz
Thanks Mosk!
Shes an amazing talent and an incredible human.
Oh that is fantastic.
Very imaginative & creative poem…at 11 y.o. ~ Fabulous! Bruce H.