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Point of View

Point of View Hag in the mirror Squinting at me Waiting and watching A young face to see. She doesn’t know Face that stares back Never thought she’d see That old hag in black. But here they are Alone the two Seeing each one From own point of view. 10/2017

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Franci Hoffman

Date: 6/30/2022 6:57:00 AM

Yes, brilliant writing, Barbara, because the last stanza is very clever and a perfect finale. Sometimes, my responses are late, as well. I need to visit PoetrySoup more frequently than I do. :)

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 6/30/2022 7:33:00 PM

Franci, thanks for understanding my mistakes with other PS friends, answering so late. You write poems with a wacky enjoyment, Enjoyed. Thanks for visiting. Please visit again..

James Marshall Goff

Date: 6/29/2022 8:11:00 PM

Love it!

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 6/29/2022 9:10:00 PM

I am so glad I am responding to you, not a year later like some I've just done. I hope I can make you smile in the future. Thank you for visiting. I've enjoyed your poems did. not comment on all of them, Stay well

Franci Hoffman

Date: 5/6/2021 7:54:00 AM

Brilliant writing, Barbara!

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 6/29/2022 9:05:00 PM

I'm only a year late thanking you. What a wonderful comment. Brilliant ???? That shocks me, thank you.

Ricky Muse

Date: 5/5/2021 9:26:00 PM

Amen. A slice of life indeed!

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 6/29/2022 9:03:00 PM

Ricky just saw poets had responded. Thank you for visiting and your support. Stay well and safe

Kelly Dale

Date: 5/5/2021 8:26:00 AM

Omg I like it. That's very good.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 6/30/2022 7:14:00 PM

Kelly to you I offer the same apology for not thanking you. I was away for a while. Won't do this again I hope... staying away. I am going to go visit you my new friend. Please visit agin. Thank you.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/5/2021 2:21:00 AM

Very well done. Describes grief as well as old age.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 6/30/2022 7:11:00 PM

Kim, I have always enjoyed your poems, so sorry missed your visit. Thanks for support my friend. stay safe and well.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/4/2021 3:23:00 PM

I see my mother’s face looking back at me, when she was my age now. I see years of experience and wouldn’t want to go back in time. I enjoyed your introspective poem very much Barbara. Blessings xxoo

Milton Robertson

Date: 5/4/2021 2:33:00 PM

Barbara's poems are simply beautiful ??

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 6/30/2022 7:10:00 PM

Milton, don't know how I missed your nice review. As a new poet this is so encouraging. Gonna go meet you onPS. Thanks again

David Richmond

Date: 5/4/2021 12:59:00 PM

I enjoyed your poem, especially the rhyme. A very clever approach. Love it.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 6/30/2022 6:49:00 PM

David over year later thanking you, please excuse error. Look forward to reading your works. I was so new writing then and calling poem "clever" is amazing to. me. Thank you for your support.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/12/2021 3:22:00 PM

Can you imagine if we didn’t see a mirror until we were old. Who is that?

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 6/29/2022 9:02:00 PM

I just found you had visited my site. Excuse the delay in responding. Your comment is something to think about. We would certainly say... Who is that! I love your poems and you commenting on mine is a real thrill. Thank you so much!

Greg Gaul

Date: 1/15/2021 6:28:00 AM

Barbara, this is a sensitive, terse bit of introspection in lovely rhyme. No extra words used, no oblique references, just honest conversation with your two selves that we have the privilege of listening in on. Fine work.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 1/18/2021 11:55:00 PM

Greg, thank you for visiting. I can't remember if I have posted. " I"d Like to Leave Me"? This one long these lines one of my first poems. Glad to receive your fine encouragement. Stay well.

Al Juman

Date: 5/18/2020 5:18:00 AM

nice---you are very shrewd to someone or your self. I am climbing there and guess Time will do me the same. but I think your last verse with a few more words can finish it with a zing

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 1/10/2021 8:51:00 PM

Al Juman, Surprise! Sorry so late replying. By accident noticed, and appreciate your visit. I am here to learn, so please write how you would add zing. I mean it please, write what would add that zing I need. By the way I love your Said poems, "The Door I really liked...was great.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/16/2018 5:06:00 PM

My mom says it’s not getting old that’s tough it’s seeing your kids get old that’s tough. All three of her babies are closer to 60 than 50.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 7/16/2018 6:15:00 PM

I'm learning that, I'll be 80, and son 45 this fall. I like to make fun of myself, my invisible rare disease P.A.H., aging, etc. I'm not on oxygen yet, but plan to write about the 'nose hose' that might be in my future. Can I find your book in the library?

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/16/2018 8:24:00 AM

What an exceptional first piece to offer the soup. Myself I feel young as long as I avoid reflective surfaces. I enjoyed your poem and the comments. It seems to have resonated with many people.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 6/16/2018 4:24:00 PM

Come on Richard...your to young to be concerned. My thing is...I'm as young as I feel. Like said earlier be 40 twice soon, hanging out with younger artist helps!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/25/2018 6:12:00 PM

Your first post fits so well what I am thinking today myself. I have been seeing myself in my cell phone the past few years thinking how hideous I appear in it. The mirror in my house is not so bad, but for some reason, I look simply repulsive to myself if I try to do a selfie!! It is making me crazy and so jealous of rich people who can afford plastic surgeries. Love this poem.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 3/13/2018 12:35:00 PM

Andrea, my darling! Look again, at your age no way hideous. "Pretty is as pretty does." That's why rich need help, every thing revolves about them. Stay as kind as you are supporting other struggling poets..you will stay lovely.

Paul Callus

Date: 2/19/2018 10:45:00 AM

Hi Barbara! I have just been going through some of your poems (without commenting) and now stopped at your first post @ Soup. I am positively impressed:) This poem reminds me of another of yours (Pranks). Don't be too hard on yourself and on AGE! As long as one feels young on the inside.... Warm regards // paul

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 2/19/2018 5:52:00 PM

Paul, so nice of you to visit. I love to make fun of myself and process of aging. This year body will be 40, twice, but my attitude is still 40 once. Age has given me the courage to finally admit TRYING to write poetry. Comments about my efforts...."positively impressed"..and that you took the time to go through some is very encouraging. bbn

Debbie Duncan

Date: 2/18/2018 8:40:00 PM

great write :)

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 2/18/2018 10:05:00 PM

Hi, I'm so glad you visited tonight and liked my effort. I am going to visit you right now.bbn

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/18/2018 7:25:00 PM

I love the premise of this piece Barbara. I think I am going to enjoy your work. A big Aloha and welcome to Poetry Soup. : )

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 2/18/2018 9:59:00 PM

Thanks for visiting! I hope I don't disappoint. I want to be witty, fun, encouraging, and engage the mind in spiritual themes. You are so engaging, any comment even negative is welcomed. I am writing without friends knowing, so you poetry friends I love all your feedback. Thanks again

Old Buck

Date: 2/6/2018 4:22:00 PM

Barbara: There's a stranger in my mirror each morning. It used to startle me but I've decided that old fella isn't going to harm no one and go about my day. Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us on the soup. Keep them coming. oldbuck

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 2/18/2018 9:53:00 PM

I hope your stranger makes you laugh, mine does. Thanks for visiting and you kind support.

Reginald Telemacque

Date: 1/9/2018 3:19:00 PM

Great poem.. true reflection of ones self..

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 2/18/2018 9:32:00 PM

Nice to receive a comment from you, sorry took so long to reply. My poems, may end up being too truthful. Thank you for your time and encouragement.

James Study

Date: 1/9/2018 9:07:00 AM

Clever, I liked a lot.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 2/18/2018 9:29:00 PM

James, thank you!..I'd like to be clever, witty etc. Right now I'm being Courageous, just submitting stuff.

Barbara Dickenson

Date: 12/29/2017 1:33:00 AM

Another one that went right to my heart! Thanks for posting on my page and your most appreciated comment. I’ll be following you too! Thanks ~ BD

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 12/30/2017 9:52:00 PM

I just found this spot where I can reply. So much to learn about everything, especially to enjoy in the aura of your works.bbn

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton

Date: 12/26/2017 11:07:00 PM

Fabulous. Embrace the journey! lol. :) Love this poem.

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton
Date: 1/28/2018 3:14:00 AM

I think your writing is important to you, so keep it up. I love reading your stories. x

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 12/30/2017 10:01:00 PM

Just read 'Hell'. Felt the same. Thanks for looking over my works. bbn

Sean Solomon

Date: 12/21/2017 10:30:00 AM

Very Interesting Piece... Reminds me of something I once wrote.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 8/22/2019 8:48:00 PM

Sean, just found the notice you'd commented. I am so sorry to be thanking you this many months later. Please know I appreciate your visiting. Please send me the name of the poem you wrote. Like to read it. Thank you!

Casarah Nance

Date: 12/21/2017 7:49:00 AM

This is a reflective piece, haven't we all have looked in the mirror and forgot how to recognize ourselves. despite the negative feel of the word hag, I do believe this is a positive piece of aging and perspective.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 8/22/2019 8:51:00 PM

Casarah, just found I'd received comments. Forgive me for thanking you months and months later. I appreciate your realizing I am making fun of myself, which I like to do. Hope you are well.