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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters)
Topic: Vanity (11/15/18)
I look in the mirror; I like what I see,
Impressed by the one that looks out at me;
I fix up my hair and powder my nose—
Not a thing out of place or so I suppose.

I’m youthful and brash, have the world at my feet;
Whatever may come I’m ready to meet;
Step brazenly out in swagger and flair—
In awe of myself—Let the world all beware!

I look in the mirror; What a change there has been;
Fifty years have elapsed since I was nineteen;
Some silvery strands, some creases and sags
And beneath my two eyes the beginning of bags!

My outlook has changed with the passing of years;
I have to work hard so my youth reappears!
But all of my efforts are useless and vain,
I know in my heart I cannot attain.

I look in the mirror, this time it’s His Word,
See my views in the past were by vanity blurred;
This image is trusty, shows up every flaw,
Leaves me naked, condemned, in light of His law.

On searching much deeper His image I see—
Righteous perfection which He promises me;
Humbled by Truth I avail of His grace,
His Word’s now my mirror where I see His face.
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Claudia Barrington
11/23/18
What a beautiful poem! So full of Truth. Thank you.
Claudia Barrington
11/24/18
What if everyone who posted in Challenge entries also commented on/critiqued at least three others? I'm shocked that so many post, and so few read and post a review for others. It seems only a few people have the courtesy to critique but would like the critiques on their own. I am new here, and originally was excited about this site. If you are one who DOES regularly read and comment on others work, then may the Lord bless you mightily and publish you quickly.
Linda Lawrence 
11/24/18
Well-done. I really appreciate the message. Thought-provoking.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
11/29/18
This is great. I can totally relate to the MC (perhaps too much in the beginning ;)). I can't always hear rhythm, but this seems to flow right off my tongue. My only comment is something tiny that since I've been editing, stands out and screams at me. In second line you use that (which would work for animals or inanimate objects), but for people it should be who. Like I said a tiny detail. I think someone pointed it out to me once, and ever since then... (teehee). I enjoyed your take on the topic and that the message is powerful. Congratulations on your EC. Happy Dance!