Is That Really Me?

by Arcane Blondie   Jul 3, 2006


I stand,
Staring into the mirror at the person being reflected,
Is that really me?
For a minute I look,
Look at myself the way other people do,
Thick, black eyeliner,
A solemn, unfriendly face,
Black nails-with middle fingers painted red,
My message to the stereotypical world,
And the black clothes, elastics, and chains,
Is that really me?
Who have I become?
I glance into my eyes,
I stare directly into the hurt-the pain,
They look back in a stare of hatred,
A stare full of distrust,
One that is usually returned by other people,
Other people that show no empathy,
Who have I become?
Is this really me?
Yes- is the answer echoed by my heart.

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  • 18 years ago

    by Darien

    Ohh.. wow! That was a good poem.
    I know the feeling. That reminded me of my teenage years, where I use to stare into the mirror and question my life, myself and everything around me. Really good poem.

  • 18 years ago

    by xTheEcstasyOfSuicidex

    It's not my style of writing, but I loved the message...for it purtains to me so well. Staring in the mirror asking if this is really me...It amazes me sometimes that it is. Great job portraying that.

    xDarkSuicidex5.5

  • 18 years ago

    by Gabi

    I love your poem and just want you to know that you shouldn't be ashamed of what you've become because you are who you are!!! There's nothing wrong with that

    Gabi

  • 18 years ago

    by Sole

    'My message to the stereotypical world'

    Wow! That line really made a huge impact on the poetry. The way you portray yourself through your own eyes. And the way you ask and answer your own questions.

    Great poem.

    Peace. [Sole]

  • 18 years ago

    by Nelle

    Wow sweetie, it was just Wow!! That is what i say about it...i do the same thing all of the time..i feel like a totally different person when i look at myself in the mirror..but this poem described most of my feelings too..it was great!!