I
am;
therefore,
reflections,
mirror images.
Everything is misconception,
visualization requires self-deception.
Self-deception requires visualization,
misconception is everything.
Images, mirror
reflections,
therefore
am
I.
© Jim T. Henriksen
November 28th, 2007
Author notes
Fibonacci is a non-rhyming style that uses fibonacci numbers in the syllable count: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, ... The poem should have a minimum of six lines, but could have more. The difficulty increase for each line, as each line has the number of syllables matching the next fibonacci number...
If you wonder what the next fibonacci number is, add the two previous numbers. (21 + 34 is 55, 34 + 55 is 89, etc.)
A palindrome, by definition, is a word, phrase, verse, sentence, or even poem that reads the same forward or backward. It stems from the Greek word palindromos: palin, meaning again, and dromos, meaning a running. Combining the two together, the Greek meaning gives us, running back again...
The carefully placed words form the same sentence, whether it is read forward or backward. For example, 'Mirrored images reflect images mirrored' which includes a word in the center as a reversal point for the sentence or even the poem.
In a list
A contest entry
- Expose Your Inner Self by CherryOnTop.
1400 points, ended December 7, 2007, 17 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - !! PREWRITTEN POEMS !! by lost.and.alone.
400 points, ended August 15, 107 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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I dont know about the style, but i definitely loved the poem. Great work
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Excellent
I had to come back and read this one.
I finally have one penned myself.
Hopefully you can find it, amongst the mess that's on my page.
Keep up with the great work.
Keep on penning.
Thank you so very much for sharing your talents.
*S* Cynthia
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Thank you!
My poetry seem to have that effect on some people, they just have to come back to read it again, why I don't know. Maybe to see if they read the same they read first time?
I have found your Fibonacci, and will rush on over and comment on it now. Thanks for the comment, and the applause, Cyn! 
Jim
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O my friend! This is spectacular! To compose the Fibonacci backwards is pure genius. I really find it hard to believe that it only got an HM. Some judges simply don’t understand poetic form and the complexity of combining two forms to compose a masterpiece. The thought instilled in the poem it’s self is profound and quite true in my mind. Brilliant!
Love,
Amera♥
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Thanks, Amera!
I have the blessing of having a muse which loves a challenge, and the bigger the challenge, the harder my muse works. This poem came to me after only one failed attempt. As is typical with my poems, they are deeper, and more profound, have alternate meanings, or can be interpeted in ways never intended. I surprise myself sometimes... Thanks for the comment, and for the applause, it really warms my heart. Jim
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This is cleverly written, although the meaning of each half is not very profound.
I think your note about "palindrome" is incorrect. Strictly speaking it involves letters only. Thus a palindromic word would be in the "abcdefgfedcba" format. Writing a palindromic poem would be incredibly difficult as it would be in the format "abcde fghij kl abcd dcba lk jihgf edcba" and when the poem stretches to several lines, the mind boggles............. -
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Well, how profound you found the poem, depends how much it applies, I guess. If you feel this is not you, it don't speak to you, so to speak... As for the palindrome comment, a palindrome poem does not have to be made up same way as a palindrome word. Writing a poem that would read forward and backward the same, reading letter for letter, would be bloody impossible to write. I shiver my spine thinking of writing a palindromic sonnet. Only Shakespeare would be able to pull that of off! So us mortals have to settle for the next best thing, let it be palindromic word for word... Thanks for the comment, I appreciate your piece of thought.
Jim
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I like this one -- very descriptive. Good use of the format.
Lady D
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Hi, Lady D!
Thanks for reading and commenting my poem, and thanks for the applause, I appreciate it a lot! Jim
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This is very different.
Interesting.........
I liked the form and the shape.
mmmmmmmm
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Thanks for reading and commenting my poem! Glad you liked the form and the shape, and I hope to win! Jim
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wow
this mirror write is amazing..I have only seen 1 other mirror write..and I was amazed by it also..what talent it takes to write this within the expressed confines..too much for my little brain..but thanx to people like you I can enjoy them..best of luck in the contest..and thanx for the explanation..(hands down winner in my book)
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Mirror, mirron on the wall,
who's the fairest of them all?
There are plenty of mirror poems out there, some are about mirrors, some are about reflection, some is mirrored, some make you reflect... some are about what you see in the mirror when you have a hangover.
Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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hmm really interesting write! very well done you are a great poet keep writing
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Thanks for reading and commenting on my poem, I appreciate it! And I will never stop writing... Jim
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medatative too. excellent form.
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Thanks for commenting, and thanks for the applause! Jim
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i love how it is mimetic! such an amazing way of conveying the idea of how things exist through reflections... how they go on and on.. how nothing stands alone and original... we are what we reflect... so many dirctions it could go in!
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It is interesting
to read what people put into this poem, and you are right, people think all of the above. All I tried to symbolize with the poem is narcissism and self-deception, two of the vices that strike our society like a decease. Thanks for the comment, and for the applause! Jim
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I really like this...I've never wrote in this style myself. But...I think I might try this sometime.
I like the wording in this....I saw such a meaning behind it.
Wonderful write!
Nice to see you again.
debbie
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Thank you!
I look forward to your first Fibonacci Palindrome, let me know when you have posted it. What meaning did you see in the poem? What image reflected in the words? Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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Excellent
WOW!
This piece and style are totally awesome.
I may have to write one myself.
Well done.
Keep up with the great work.
Keep on penning.
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Thanks!
I look forward to reading your Fibonacci Palindrome. Let me know when it is done! Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! Jim
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Certainly CREATIVE
Not my "cup of tea," but interesting. I like the classical style of rhyming poetry. Realize this is not at the forefront of popularity today!
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Fact is that
a poem does not have to rhyme, or be in the classical ABAB form to be poetry, there is so many forms. If you feel best with writing classic poetry, stay with what you know. Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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Of course, this is true. I just like rhyming poetry in conventional verse forms, myself.
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Thanks,
I felt that the subject of the object in question was the answer to the prompt of the contest... Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! Jim
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this is very impressive. the poem itself was terrific and the form very difficult. i really enjoyed this read and i wish you all the luck in the contest.
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Thanks a lot for the comment and the applause, I appreciate it very much! Jim
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Great work!
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Thank you!
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ooops
Ooops... havent been around for a while
forgot to tick applause thing sorry
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...and thanks for the applause! Jim
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Woooww....
That was breathtaking. You have a complex trail of mind, and very thought-provoking. I saw it as a vision of our society... the loss of the individual in our society because of the expectations and pressure... I'm not sure if that was quite what you wanted to express, but my reaction has something to do with my own life... and like a mirror I felt it was somehow linked with your poem...
Plus you've used a very complicated style
Honestly you've done a GREAT job... sometimes a style can hinder a poem... This definitely shows that when one has the talent, he can use different styles to bring out his poetry... a great journey to finding yourself.
oneshot.
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I wonder though...
is a complex mind a sign of a genius, or of a madman? A little of both, perhaps, because it takes a genius to play a madman, and a madman to play a genius. Maybe they are reflections of each other?
You are in fact quite right in your analysis, but also the self-centered narcissistic self-view that many suffer today. The worst thing is that they look in the mirror, and know they see a lie - then smile, and continue their life. 
Thanks for the wonderful comment, and yes, this was complicated, but not impossible. Jim
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hmm
I believe most if not every genius has more or less madness in him. It's art...!
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How unique! Basing a poem off of a Fibbonaci palindrome is no easy feat for sure. I loved how perfectly the palindrome worked for the rearrangement of words: "Everything is misconception, visualization requires self-deception and Self-deception requires visualization, misconception is everything."
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Thank you!
I love challenges, and this was definately a challenge. I failed to do as good, or better, than the poem that inspired me, Hetha's "Ground And Center"... but I managed it! Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it! Jim
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So you're a face in the mirror? Such a sad application of such a cool concept. Take it further, make it mean something unexpected. There are so many fibonacci sequences in the world...synch with something wonderful...y'know?
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Actually
the poem is about narcissism and self-deception, but also to see in the mirror, and knowing what you see, in good and bad. I am sorry you did not like the poem, but I feel that you have judged it on wrong base. The poem was supposed to have a picture along with it, but alas impossible for a bronze member... Thanks for the comment, any criticism is good criticism. -
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I never said I didn't like it. My expectations were something different. You or your poem can't really be held responsible for that. I think the poem says what you want to say very well, and in a unusual form. Take care.
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hello dear bro
I see you're back after soooooooooooooo many days you were lost! Have you been looking for HER again? I mean your MUSE!
Nice form poem. Wish you luck in the contest.
Shahrzad
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Yes, I am back, again...
I was not lost, I was online once in a while, but I am really busy at work nowadays. My muse has been very active lately, but not everything I write is published here, you know. I guess I have to post more often, so you don't nag me every time I stop by. Btw, your poet name reminds me of Cartoon Networks I.R. Baboon from I.M. Weasel... Take care. Jim
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I really don't give a hoot or holler for the technicalities (he said, wondering if he could get anywhere near such a fine piece of work) the poem is just a stunner. Wowee and thank you!
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Thank you
for your kind comment, I appreciate it a lot. I am sure you will one day manage different forms with ease, just go to poetry classes here on AllPoetry, and join contests favoring forms. Jim
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very good
You have a solid sense of meter and have all the technical knowledge to pull this off seamlessly....but you go beyond technique and pour your heart into your work and the talent shines out for all to see and admire. Well done!
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Thanks!
It is always great to hear positive criticism, and I am humbled by your wonderful comment.
This was difficult, I had to scrap one attempt, and used in total half an hour on it... Thanks for your kind words, and for your generous applause. Thank you! Jim
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Gosh, this is great! You are an expert on Form poetry, aren't you! I think I would never be able to make such a poem. A poem about mirror reflections and even the form mirrors itself. Amazing! Very well done.
Anna.
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You make me blush!
I am hardly an expert on form poetry, but if I see a challenge, and my muse is awake, I do not let it pass without trying, and I do not give up before failing again and again many times. There is actually a few poems that never reaches this website, because as you know, you are your own worst critic. This one passed however. I was inspired to write about mirrors and reflections based on both the forms themselves, and on the phrase "Mirrored images reflect images mirrored", which I found in the definition of Palindrome poetry... Thanks for the comment, I am very grateful. Thanks for signing my guestbook as well. Jim
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wow!
i love what this does and says
very clever indeed
i have not come across this form before - well not and known what it was called!
elaine
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Thanks, Elaine!
I really appreciate your comment. This form is a mix of something I know, and something I never tried before, and I LOVE challenges. You could try to make one yourself, or mix forms as I did, it's fun, and well worth it! Thanks for your comment, and your applause! Take care, my friend! Jim
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Thank you Jim for being so informative. Thanks for entering my contest and good luck.
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Thank you
for viewing and commenting my poem, and for THREE applauses. Wow! I bow deeply for your generousity. Jim
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this is an amazingly, deceptively simple and complex poem, both in style and in content. My Zen has been sent into a spin, and a spin has been sent into my Zen. I retire exhausted. Bravo.
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Thanks DeeDee,
I appreciate your feedback, and I am happy I sent you and your zen into a spin. Thanks for the comment and for the applause, it means a lot!
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of course life itself is a misconception.the zillions of graves since the dawn of mankind proves this.a technically and notionally integral piece.
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Thank you
for a very well thought through comment, I am happy you have found the meaning, or at least one of them.
Thank you for the comment, and for your applause, I appreciate it a lot! Jim
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Wow! I love this, you did so well with it! I'm honored that I inspired you to try this very fun and challenging style. I especially liked, "visualization requires self-deception" and "self-deception requires visualization" this is so very true. Well done!
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Thank you!
Your poem really jump-started my muse, and it was the sentence in the comments, "Mirrored images reflect images mirrored", that made me write about reflections. Wether this is about a mirror, or about self-conscious thoughts, I leave to the reader. I tried first and dropped it as I realized I could not use words that depended on others, like "the word" would, but at second attempt, it came flowing by itself. Did a small rewrite, where I switched "self-deception" and "misconception", and I am pleased you agree with the swap, as you agree so much. Thank you very much for the comment, and for your applause, I really appreciate it! Jim
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It is indeed difficult to fit a flexible idea
into a rigid form. Your meaning leaves the form behind.
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Wow!
Thanks for the comment, the last thing you said there was really profound, took me a moment to realize what you were saying. Thanks for your feedback, and for your applause, I appreciate it a lot! Jim
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Bravo!!! Bravo!!! Bravo!!!
Ahh yes, my dear bro. This is very profound and I love the use of the palindrome combined with the fibonacci form. Da Vinci would stand and cheer after reading this one. You created fantastic imagery with those reflections and I love the depth of your thought. It is so good to see your pen at work again. You haven't written much as of late and you blew me away with this. I believe the monchielle I did describing you was spot on. Thank you for sharing the gift of your illustrious pen once again and best wishes in the contest. Don't let that ink stop flowing now, take the inspiration and run with it. Love and hugs for you, Mon and Ole from your sis, Joyce 
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I bow gratiously
for your applause, sister dearest. I appreciate the feedback you sent me, you have helped me make the poem even better. It is all in the punctuation, they say. I have been busy with work, but my muse has not faded again, just been content with giving ideas once in a while. Guess I am on a run now, so I will keep on writing. Hugs to you and your husband, sis! Jim
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