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Then There Were Three
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Sometimes we look in the mirror and are faced by two reflections instead of one. It gets eerie when we're all doing something different.

Within this mirror there are two
but should be
only he,
not you.
In final count the lot I see,
is there,
in it's totality.

I smile, he smiles,
thou cast a grin,
is this because he's
trapped within?
We care not what you are about,
leave our world,
please, get out.

My plea, it seems to go unheard,
neither one has called
the third.
I'de leave
if it would guarantee,
myself could
come along with me.

I'll never leave myself behind,
until the end,
we each shall find,
a space to which both
may stay,
until the third one
fades away.

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 Reviews of "Then There Were Three"
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on March 1, 2008
Another glimpse of humor, Paul! Yet, there is truth here as well. I like to tell people there are four of me. I number them and refer to them in the third person. Sheila 4 is never seen by the public...lol. I love the last verse because it gives hope...that our many 'reflections' can find peace together one day. Love and Hugs~
Sheila

Reviewed on August 10, 2003
A roller coaster ride of emotions...Chilling, thought-provoking, and even philosophical...Very nice, Paul!

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot
Reviewed on August 1, 2003
We hear of Two faced, you speak of three faced, but I think four is appropriate for me LOL.

Chilling and inspiring, great work Paul

Ch'erie

Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on July 4, 2003

Chilling to me. Whhhoooooo! I see two sometimes as well :)......Wonderful job in expressing this.

Emilie

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on June 21, 2003
I admire your work Paul....ty, Dani

Reviewed by Londis Carpenter
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
This is a poem written by a true poet. Poetry that has meaning on several levels. words that are clear and pungent, yet, never-the-less leave the reader wondering if he really got that "deeper" meaning that is so elusive. this is what poetizing is meant to be. I loved it, and I learned something about my own man in the mirror.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
excellent contortion of perspective...

Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Wow..I liked this, it was very interesting, and thought provoking, touched me tonight,

Reindeer

Reviewed on June 11, 2003
hmmm.....a thought provoking write for sure; well done, paul! :) (((HUGS)))

Reviewed by nevine Al Seidi (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
A masterpiece.. no joke..
A critic would rate this a nine.. no one gets a ten!
Chapeau!

Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Paul this poem hits home for me. We all have a evil side, a good side and maybe a foolish side. I've learned to understand all my different sides and use them to make myself stronger. GEM "totality"

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
A very beautiful poem

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Flow of this is flawless and the message thought provoking.

Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Definetely you are owner of the rhythm every poet must have.

Reviewed by jing javier
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
can see good creativity here. very good write!

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Thumbs up dude!

Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
A write to give one pause, for sure!
Well done, Paul!

Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Excellent work, Paul. There are many facets in this write that reflect so much.
Amor

Reviewed by Leland Waldrip
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Good write, Paul.
Leland

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Very thought provoking indeed Paul!!

Love
Tinka

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Makes me want to stand in front of the mirror. This was done with expertise. Great write, ~SH~

Reviewed by Christine Morell
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Paul,
This is thoughtful and very insightful. So well done.
~Chrissie

Reviewed by Patricia Gomes
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
There are so many layers in this one, Paul. It's a chilling poem...I like that, something to sink our teeth into.

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
This must be a day of reflection for us all?

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Definitely provokes my peabrain thinking!! Enjoyed reading it...

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Wow...Paul...This is very very insightful write...thank u....BHUWAN

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Makes one think. Great Write, Paul!!

tony

Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Excellent, insightful write. Enjoyed this very much.
~Trish~

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
A thought provoking write!


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