i'm staring at this thing in the mirror.
wondering is this really me?
i try to look into my eyes
but i'm terrified of what i might see
so i turn away. fall to the floor.
i try to push out the image
that i saw as my reflection
i used to be able to look at
my reflection without breakind down
so what is so different now?
why can't i even look into my own eyes
so much pain is now hidden behind them.
i have to play it off as if i am okay
what will everyone say if
i were to actually show myself breaking...
i don't want there pity..
and i don't expect anyone to understand...
i just dont want your judgement...
because i cry, i must be weak right?
i can't handle what you are screaming at me
your voice wont leave my head.
you are part of the reason
that i am discusted when i look
at my own reflection in the mirror.
A contest entry
- Reflections-What Do You See? by BlackBloodyRose.
450 points, ended October 15, 2008, 16 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - {This is} What HURTS the MOST ;; by Candy Morphine.
700 points, ended November 17, 2008, 64 entries
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Comments
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Ah, yes
you have captured those days when (I/you)
can't face the accusation in the eyes ...and sometimes just the pain.
The things people do and say can belittle us so much
I love the first line especially the use of the word "thing".
The last five lines took this in a differnt direction which I am not sure works,,,the introduction of a particular person who caused this.
But i did enjoy it, a truly passionate poem.
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wow. i know every single emotion in here. this is so powerful, so painfilled, so true
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