Everywhere I look,
the mirror's telling me what to do.
Who to be, what to say.
So what does it say to you?
It shows me all the hidden flaws
nobody else seems to see.
And tells the stories of my hidden scars-
visible to no one but me.
It tells me "come and sit awhile,"
"I'll sing your favorite song.",
But sings just like a mocking bird;
repeating everything I've done wrong.
When I look into the glass with tears in my eyes,
unsympathetically, it consoles:
"Little girl, just count your blessings;"
"you're as gorgeous as they come."
Again it tolls the same old line,
like every one I've heard before,
so why does it mean nothing?
It still says nothing more.
So I take this step.
Say that word.
But travel nowhere.
Am not heard.
I read this story,
of my life.
Fake that smile.
Hide that strife.
Force that tear back.
Take my turn.
Break my heart.
I'll never learn.
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Honey,
This is so sad. Please don't worry what others see. You know the real you, better than anyone. Don't think less of yourself, because that's what they want you to do. Remember you are the better person.
Thanks for sharing and good luck.
Justgot2loveme
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