COMPETITION PROMPT
Write a poem or story about a mirror struggling with the fact that she has no identity of her own. (What could this be symbolic of?)
Self in the Mirror
Sooo not a fan of Chris Stapleton
Same here, I find him bland
I listen to Chris on my Peloton
Oh yeah?—I love that band
Hate Meghan Trainor’s new ‘booby’ lyric
Lacks sensitivity
I love what she did, it’s like totally slick
Exudes positivity
Dissonance aimed at me erupts like fire
This need for everyone
Approval, object of my desire
I’m a chameleon
Opinions of others I’d amplify
Laugh just to feel alive
Sometimes this mimicking I’d justify
Trying to survive
Love melodies enhanced with autotune
Those who use it are king
It makes it sound just like a cheap cartoon
How’s that still a thing?
I wash new underwear from the package
Duh, why’s it a question?
What?—I throw mine straight into the luggage
End of conversation
You rather chocolate or gummy bear?
No opinion—not proud
Um, tell me, which of those two do you care?
Reflection of the crowd
But could my color-changing skin, with this
Adaptability
Reflect without losing myself?—it is
A possibility
I lost my job to stupid Gen AI
I don’t have to pretend
My grandmother passed away yesterday
They really need a friend
That’s how I keep my personality
Empathy is the glue
Stress, struggle, health or disability
I’m always here for you!