March 24, 2022 · 2:59 pm
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What Of Tomorrow? – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon

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“I look in the mirror through the eyes of the child that was me.” Judy Collins

What Of Tomorrow?

You hear the ticking of the clock and
note the passing of seasons, but never 
the time of self, the hours of skin, the 
moments of fade following wisdom's
elevation, the passing of colour, well
mirrors only speak of the past, they 
see no future and their lies are ever
of the present mind.


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31 responses to “What Of Tomorrow? – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon”

  1. VJ
    March 24, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    So interesting how that works.

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  3. newepicauthor
    March 24, 2022 at 3:50 pm

    You are only as old as you feel.

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  4. Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
    March 24, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    I like the gray hair. The wrinkles and age spots I like less. But I find I like the mirrored image more if I smile at myself! Your delightful poem reveals a dreadful truth, Paul! ❤

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  5. Liz Gauffreau
    March 24, 2022 at 4:42 pm

    A very thought-provoking poem. I keep asking the mirror where my own face went.

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  6. rugby843
    March 24, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    True we usually see what we want to see

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  7. Amy
    March 25, 2022 at 8:54 pm

    “mirrors only speak of the past…”, so true. Well expressed, Paul.

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  8. Inchcock
    March 26, 2022 at 6:09 am

    I’ve seen it coming for nearly 80 years now, Sir. Hahaha!
    I enjoyed this one, to the point, too, mate!

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  10. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more
    March 28, 2022 at 4:30 pm

    Very interesting to see it this way. But i think its true. 😉 xx Michael

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  12. Susi Bocks
    April 5, 2022 at 10:22 pm

    I generally have a limited relationship with my mirror, but you’ve spoken to some real truths here, Paul! Love the perspective. 🙂

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