Poetry Mirror

Hello Poetry Lovers

Today I’m featuring two poems from the versatile poet Liz Cowley. I love this poet, both poignant and funny. Really worth a read.

We can identify with both pieces – one from a teenage girl upstairs, and the other from the mother downstairs. They both strike a chord…

Bathroom Mirror

‘Bathroom mirror on the wall,

Who is the fairest of us all?’

‘You – I tell you every day.

What else am I supposed to say?

You gaze at me the whole damned time.

And please may I complete my rhyme?

You’ve been in here at least half an hour.

Your parents might just like a shower.

Could I perhaps suggest to you

My fellow mirror in the loo?’

Waiting

I am waiting for someone else to cook dinner.

I am waiting for someone else to lay the table.

I am waiting for someone else to wash up.

The problem is, I’m still waiting.

Liz Cowley

Marvellous aren’t they, and great sketching potential. Do look into her work.

Thanks for tuning in, PL’s. We’ll be back with more poetry action real soon….