“Self-pity is never useful.
It tends to distort
like a fun-house mirror.”
— Anne Roiphe
ripples in water
reflections delusional
distortions of truth
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Carnival Mirror ~ Markings of Lesser Yellowlegs distort in reflections • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Distortion” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor
© 2021
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 
Yes, Mary, self-pity builds up the ego.
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Great poem!!!! 🙂
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Thanks!
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A quote we should all take to heart. And your haiku transcend the thought into something beautiful. Along with the photo.
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Many thanks!
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Mary, this post is a blessing filled with your Haiku and words from Anne Roiphe. I need to visit more often.
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Thanks, so glad you liked it!
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