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Published: 2006-06-12 12:03:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 10793; Favourites: 385; Downloads: 252
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Please FULL VIEW this piece so it's readable.This is a collaborative piece of visual poetry, featuring =AngelaD , who took the image I had in my head and made it real. Not only did she set up and take the shot, which is much harder than it looks, but she also did the PS post work, adding the borders and making my poem something much more than I ever thought it could be. Hopefully, this will be the first of many collaborations with this wonderfully imaginative artist!
Thanks dear, it was a joy to work with you on this!
I had the visual idea for this poem before I ever thought about the wording itself, but after thinking about the whole concept of mirrors and how they donβt really show the true you (the reflection is reversed), most of the words came to me in one big wave.
The biggest obstacle I had to over come was the idea I had to reverse a word from each line, so that you could read it both in the mirror and in from the original and have both poems be coherent and connected as well. I hope I have accomplished this difficult task.
I hope you enjoy this piece and I hope you get as much out of it as I had intended.
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Comments: 303
It's a fascinating poem, and a fascinating - and on-topic - way of displaying it. I applaud you (both)!
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I seem to remember seeing this piece of yours once, but I hadn't fav'd it, and I'm not sure whether I've commented on it or not. Having found it (again?), I'm adding it to my fav's as it deserves a spot there and commenting (again?) as to what an incredible piece of work this is.
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Man, thank you so much my friend! Your kind words always inspire me!
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Technically I'm only inspirational if I actually inspire you to write more, so go write some more!
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Wow.
I am pretty amazed by this beautiful picture!
Damn, good job and nice poem too
Awesome
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Thank you so much! I'm glad you like our collaborative work!
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Woah o.o
That's awesome! Nicely done, very interesting and eyecatching ^_^
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Thanks, we're glad you liked it
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It's got such a beautiful point to it, and it's done so wonderfully, thank you for posting that for me to stumble across ^^
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this is very intelligent work. what i love about the backward/mirrored word in each line is that your brain forces you to look at the reflection of the word on the other side, so you are constantly looking back and forth from the poem to it's complimenting, completing reflection. and of crouse the ffect would feel relatively hollow if it wasnt for the poetry itself--it captures the vagueness, the emphasis on perception, the expressive realizations.. really very stimulating.
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Why thank you very much, I'm glad you liked the concept and feel that we executed it so well. As the poet I tried really hard for this not to be a gimmick piece, but that everything from the concept to the poem actually meant something and contributed to the over all work itself. I'm glad you feel we accomplished this so well, thank you very much!
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I love this. The idea is good, and well executed. The poems are nice on their own and linking them through reflections like this is unusual and very effective. Reading the poems was more difficult than normal, and I almost felt like I was discovering hidden treasure!
Great piece of work. What more can I say?
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Why thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed this piece and that it engaged your mind. We worked really hard on it to get that effect and I am very proud of the way it turned out. Oh and you said enough really, thank you kindly for your great comments, thoughts and the Fav as well!
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Wow I really like this as a poem and as a visual thing, you mae is very special
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Why thank you, glad you liked it 
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Your very welcome
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Utterly... awesome... 
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Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked it so well.
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What can I possibly say that hasn't been said. Thought. Ideas. Execution. Bravo
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Well thanks anyway, for at least agreeing with what has been said. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece.
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Thank, glad you liked it
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This is great! I love the whole effect and presentation of the piece, & the use of a mirror. :] I, myself, am fascinated by reflections and mirrors. 
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Thanks, I'm glad you liked this piece. Yeah, I have always loved the effects mirrors had on things, so this was a good piece to exercise that effect.
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This presentation is spectacular. It's been a long time since I've seen a piece so appealing.
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Thank you, I'm glad you like this piece so much.
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Very creative idea. The poem is lovely and its presentation even lovelier
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Thank you so much, we appreciate the fav and the kind comment
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Oooh this is just amazing, great idea ..
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Thank you, we are defiantly glad you enjoyed this piece so much!
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Thanks, i'm glad you enjoyed our work!
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Thanks Lee, I appreciate your support.
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Oh, I've been researching concrete poetry and words in art all summer/autumn, so it's lovely to see it in practise!
Gorgeous piece; I love the use of the reflection
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Wow, I am flattered and humbled by your comment. We did try to make this piece as full of depth as we could. The poem itself on its own is not so great, but I do believe the execution of the piece adds more to it. I'm glad you liked this piece, thanks for the comment.
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The combination of presentation and the concept makes the piece awesome!
A well deserved DD!
P.S.- Sorry for late reply!
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Thanks we appreciate the comments and the accolades
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'Late'- a concept?
Have a nice day!
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This is just..woah!
Amazing concept and the poem is mind blowing
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Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed our work so much!
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wow amzing concept, such a great poem, the backwards words are original and meaningful!
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Thank you so much, I'm glad this poem was so engaging for you! Thank you for the great comment!
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no problem!
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I'll try too, but my time is terribly short nowadays!
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Wow. I am just floored. I love how it was presented, the depth of it all... just how incredibly creative this is. Excellent job to both of you!
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