Reflection

by Josh Barrett   Feb 23, 2008


I look into the mirror,
and despise what I see,
and wish I could be somebody,
somebody but me.

I just hate what I look at,
in the reflection in the mirror,
and wish I didnt have to,
knowing I give myself fear.

Everyone says "You arent ugly",
"Quit being so negative",
and I just reply and put myself down,
because like this i cant live.

The reflection is there,
and is never going away,
I do everything I can,
to improve what i could say.

Who is that person I see,
through the clear glass,
in the reflection I despise,
and wish for its demise.

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  • 16 years ago

    by StillxBreathing

    This poem is so heartbreaking. i haven't checked out your work for a while and this is the first one i've read so far 2day.
    i guess this was so sad to me because i can relate to it. it makes me feel so helpless when people i love feel like their worthless and ugly and hate themselves. i wish i could reasure the world that they matter.
    sometimes i hate myself too, so i get where your coming from, i just want you to know that you're not alone and you prolly look fine.
    so smile.
    ~Klaire~ <3

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