Reflection

by Erin   Dec 15, 2008


I turn around to face the mirror
the reflection that's not all so clear
the figure I've grown to know
the same face in ever reflection that would appear

I feel disgusted by the shape
horrified by the face
this is not beauty I see
its filth and disgrace

Brown hair, Hazel eyes
Who is she, I don't know her
yet I've grown with her all my life
Not a girl I would prefer

not the girl I hoped to be
not the girl I pictured out to be
mirror, mirror
this is the wrong reflection of me

I'm supposed to be skinnier
perfect tan that glows
perfect cheek bones
with the perfect pose

All I see is 5'8
130 pounds
All I see is fat
That surrounds

Make up, Make up
hide away
this horrifying face
to an appealing display

I turn around to face the mirror
the fake appeal I turned out to be
mirror, mirror
this is the wrong reflection of me

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  • 15 years ago

    by oddi tea

    Wow. A strong poem that exactly displays the thoughts that everyone at one point or other goes through. I am extremely self-conciouse and I go through this on a day to day basis. Thank you so much for sharing this. 5/5