Stranger in the Mirror
Mirror, mirror, on the wall,
who's that face? I can't recall
ever seeing him before.
Eyes are red, and furthermore
tongue is white and skin is bleak.
Why do my legs feel so weak?
Vaguely recalls yesterday,
at a party down that way,
with some good old friends of mine.
Lots of beer and lots of wine,
and tequila from a shoe.
God! What other did I do?
Mirror, mirror, on the wall,
who's that face? I can't recall.
© Jim T. Henriksen
October 3rd, 2005
Author notes
This poem won the Gold trophy in Klown Soldier's contest "I Stare Into The Eyes Of A Stranger". 
Wrote this for the October contest in the group "Anything on AP". I guess many of you have felt a hangover like this... Hope you like it! 
Zonia was so inspired by this poem, that she wrote "Do I know her?" based on this... Read it at allpoetry.com/Poem/1608309 
Written October 3rd, 2005
In a list
A contest entry
- I Stare Into The Eyes Of A Stranger by Crash Mayhem.
300 points, ended October 28, 2005, 8 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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Hi, sock monkey! Hangovers can indeed be as annoying as pimples.
Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it! Jim
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I'm not missing the hangovers from drinking. Nice one here. But it's not as irrevelant as pimples.
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Believe me, I don't pity myself, the way I was back then either... Ah, the youth, how I wish it was dead and buried. Thanks for the comment, and the applause, I really appreciate it! Jim
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headsplittingly Funny
ha ha ha Jim Sorry, but I don't give pity or consolation foe self inflicted pain and suffering. I love your poem !! serves you right. -
Hi, Shahrzad!
Whoah! Calm down there, man... I believe that you like it. 
Thanks for the comment! Jim
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hmm..yes,I like it.Who dares to tell you that I don't like it?
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Hi, amateurpoetess! Yeah, it was the best party in the world! We got the inspiration to drink tequila from a shoe from a song that was popular at the time. I'm lost in the tango. I've lost all my fandango too, drinking tequila from a señorita shoe... Thanks for the comment!! Jim
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Everything seems very... surreal. My typing is terrible and the room is spinning but I'm still smiling. Just.
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Hi, Julie! You're drunk now? How is it to read poems while under the influence of alcohol? Thanks for the comment! Jim
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Oh dear! This is VERY relatable! I am sort of drunk at the moment and finding it difficult to type properly. I wonder who I am? I certainly don't feel like myself when I'm under the influence of alcohol. lol
This was a wonderful poem, well done!
xxxxxxx
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LOL! Well, most people can relate to having a hangover, allthough maybe not as bad as this one. I am glad you like my poetry!
Jim
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lol well i for one can definately relate to this! having had a hangover many times before hehehe!
this is an excellant write very well done xx Cheryl
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No problem Anna, after all you promoted my poem first, by putting a link to mine in your author's comment... Jim
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Thank you Starhiker for promoting my poem. I was really touched by it.
Anna.
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I'm glad too- though I do remember once after St Patty's day I had the alcohol shits and that made me puke. Blech! How anyone could punish themselves on a regular basis like that is beyone me.
I have had the experience of really seeing myself as others do though- the image once holds of themselves often doesn't correspond with the mirror image or what people see. -
Thank you, NeverGiveUp! I am glad you've not experienced having a hangover, that you have ended your drinking days, and that you have left your abusive ex. Thanks for a wonderful comment, my friend! Jim
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I can't say I've ever had a hangover- my drinking days left when I left my abusive ex... but this is a humorous way of reminding people that alcohol isn't good for your body- look what it does, and then your mind? Well, the opening and closing lines demonstrate the memory issues quite well. Intelligent but amusing write!
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Thanks, Silk Rose13! I appreciate your comment and your applause!
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Thanks, Klown Soldier! I was totally surprised to win the gold trophy in your contest.
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great poem you deserved to win the gold!!!!
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this was brill! kick ass dude! I LOVE IT! lol good luck!
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Thanks for the comment and applause, Pamela! It was one of the worst hangovers I ever had. Don't know what flowed best, the rythm or the alcohol... *hic!*
Jim
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YIKES. Sounds like a hard night. Excellent wording and rhythm with perfect rhyme. I loved the way this simply flowed. Well done. ~Pam
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Count your blessings, Laura, because the hangovers are curses... Thanks for the comment and the applause!
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LOL.......hangovers - don't you just love 'em I'm teetotal & dont have that problem Thanks for sharing La x
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Wow! Thanks, sis! That was a long comment! As I said in an earlier reply, this is self-experienced. Mixing beer, wine and tequila was NOT a good idea, but you know, when you are drunk enough, you don't worry so much about next mornings hangover. Don't know if I surpass you yet, I feel I have a LONG way left, till I get to that point. You are WAY better than me, Joyce! Thanks for the good-luck wishes, and thanks for the applause, I appreciate both alot. Jim
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Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!!
Jim, If I had beer, wine and tequila that would be one heck of a hangover for sure. Excellent work here, the rhythm and rhyme were great and I loved the imagery. Could just picture the poor bugger looking in that mirror all bleary eyed saying OMG who is that and where did I go. LOL I think my bro is going to surpass me quickly with all the great works I see coming from his pen. This sibling rivalry is great, keeps the poetic juices flowing for sure. I applaud you for such an excellent write and wish you all the best in the contest. Joyce
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Thank you, Janet. "Mirror, mirror, on the wall" comes from "Snow White", not "Sleeping Beauty", but I understand what you mean. I appreciate your comment! ♥ Jim
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LOL - that certainly puts a different spin on the old "Sleeping Beauty" fairytale. I haven't had too many hangovers in my day, but I've certainly woken up feeling like I had. Great job & good luck in the contest.
~ ~ Sincerely, Janet ~ ~
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Thanks for accepting my poem into your contest. I was not sure if it would match your contest criterias. I appreciate you (honest) comment.
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Thanks for the comment, moshqueen. I'm happy you liked it.
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Teehee! This is great - I've had a few mornings like this, then spend the rest of the day panicking, trying to discreetly find out what I did the night before
Well written and funny - thanks for entering
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I think most of us can relate to this! Great imagery- keep writing!- Harper
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Thanks for the comment, Ava Noire, I appreciate it. Stopped drinking? I stopped working...
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Thanks, captain splat, I guess I didn't hold my TONGUE right in my mouth when I wrote it. I am really grateful you spotted this misspelling for me. Come on over, and let's have a party.
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Eh certainly have had these kind of days. What is awful is when you have to get up and go to work the next day. Thats why I stopped drinking! I liked the humor.
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Thanks, TJ! Yes, this was from my college days aswell. Though years back, that memory stands clearly out in my mind. Hey, thanks for the applause!
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Wonderful
Now that is interesting, take an old verse and modify it, where have I seen that before? You have done a wonderful job of writing this piece of work about your alcohol problem.. lol. I know the feeling all too well (been there, done that), seen the pictures. A wonderful piece. Please look at verse 1 and change the spelling of 'Tongue'other than that it worked for me.. -
Wonderful!
*laughs* That was absolutely wonderful. Takes me back to my college days, with a healthy dose of a few bachelor parties thrown in. I think you captured that regretful-morning-after bit very well in your verse. Great write.
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I am glad you liked it, Divina. We all need to laugh a little at ourself once in a while, that way we can handle it better when other laugh about us...
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Thanks, Molly. Yes, that was one of the best parties I ever went to... I think...
Anyway, thanks for the comment!
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This was hilarious. I have been there a time or two. Even though it is not really a somthing to laugh about at that moment. I can laugh about it now, thanks to your poem.
Love D.L.
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This sounds like a party, Very well done and creative. Youhave written this well and the flow was nice too. Thanks for sharing this.. Keep writing!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you, Dragonsong, I appreciate your comment.
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Oi Wei... who of us have not had the morning after blues...
... this was very well written, and has a very nice feel.
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Thanks for the comment, Tictoc...
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This is going good, I liked the wit...
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Thanks for the comment, Lencio! Getting HIGH? I wrote about getting DRUNK! Well, I guess the after-effect is more or less the same, I wouldn't know... I always appreciate your kind words, my friend. I'm beginning to see you as my AP-brother... would you accept that?
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Of course, dont recall getting high many times, but yes a couple of times lol!!! I loved this quite nice. Mirror mirror Starhiker's done it yet another time, better than all!!!
Love and light,
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Glad you liked it, Yunaleska! Never had a hangover? Well, hopefully you never will... Thanks for the comment!
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Well, thank you, Mel! I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. Thanks for the comment and the applause, my friend!
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Who? Me? Serious? NOPE! Have to have fun once in a while... Thanks for the comment, Epitaph!
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Hehe! Yes, it can be quite funny, but then comes the hangover, and you end up looking in the mirror, wondering why. Appreciate your comment and applause, Linda!
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Glad you liked it, Lunie. You DID like it, right?
Edited on Oct 04, 1:53 because 'Got the wrong... '.
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Thanks, Victor. I sort of guessed you would like it. Ever felt that way?
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This made me laugh. Great poem! I've never had a hangover before so thankfully I wouldn't know.
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lol excellent capture of the morning after!!!! I enjoyed this read alot!!!! great work!
Mel
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lol this is a funny write.....here i was thinking that it was going to be serious .....NOPE lol great write
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wow! you did well on this lol! great rhythm,great flow and best of all the comedy side was funny too.. the liquor does a lot to the brain ,but wow can it be funny!! lol good job!! Linda
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lol i sure do lol!! great poem!
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