My Reflection

by Marcus   Sep 17, 2006


When I look in the mirror I see a reflection,
of a failure who is so far from perfection,
I see someone who doesn't deserve to be alive,
And who won't ever accomplish anything no matter how hard I strive,

I want this person I see in the mirror to depart,
Because this person is only tearing me apart,
They are causing me so much pain and damage,
And it is too much for me to be able to manage,

No matter where I go this person will pursue;
Me and do whatever I choose to do,
I will always try to get rid of him although,
he will stay closer to me than my shadow,

This person is me; why was I made into this loser,
I feel more worthless than a penny, or a drug abuser,
No matter how hard I try; even if it is my best
My desperate attempts will never convert into success

Then I look in the mirror and change my mentality,
I realized I can't get rid of this person, this is reality,
But I can change him into someone that succeeds
Someone that does only things that I need,

Now in the mirror I see this guy crack a smile,
And I become friendly; no longer hostile

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  • 17 years ago

    by Sandra D

    I really like this one, i can totally relate to it, as can so many others im guessing... i like the ending too... it's a happy ending!!! i think... right? smiling means happy, right? ohwell, good job!

  • 17 years ago

    by mier

    Hey, this poem's nice!!! it's not garbage marcus... it's sorrowful but turns out so inspiring at the end.. seriously, it's touching...

  • 18 years ago

    by Letty

    Marcus, I don't understand why you
    would think of yourself that way. You
    have a wonderful talent and this poem
    you have written here is the way a lot
    of people feel a lot of times, including
    myself. Don't try to be perfect, because no one is perfect. If anyone
    say that their perfect they lie. I love
    your poetry and I'm most gracious to
    you for sharing it. Don't be so down
    hun we all strive to be a great poet
    and we all strive to find the good in
    ourselves. Believe me when I say I
    have been doing it everyday for the
    past few months. I just wish that I
    could learn from my own advice. keep
    up the wonderful work darling.

    5/5

    Love
    Letty

  • 18 years ago

    by Krissey

    You honestly don't know how many peoples' feelings you've just described here....sadly, its a feeling we all have been through and know to well, but I did enjoy your poem even though it was sad..I loved the flow of it and your style....SOrry if this is true and something or someone has caused you to feel so down....Great write though, you show your emotion so strongly! Thats great!
    Krissey

  • 18 years ago

    by Jacqui Armstrong

    Awe! im sure ur not all those things! chin up!!!
    another great poem!

    well done

    Love
    jacs
    xxxx

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