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!



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