Read this poem out loud. Life, Alarm Clock, Mirror — Mary Ruefle I married the earth. Now life is simple. I sit in a chair and speak to the things around me. Hey clock, hey life, hey mirror! When they don't speak back I laugh or I weep, whatever they feel like doing, and the moon comes closer, closer Today, we challenge you to write a poem after this. It could be a reply to Ruefle's poem, or an extension of her thoughts. It could be anything you want. The question to ask after reading this poem will be, how does this inspire you? Take that inspiration. Give words to it. Turn it into a poem. P.s: is this your first time reading this poem? Tag your piece with