Image, Image...

Most everyone has insecurites at times...

Mirror, Mirror on the...

No, let me rephrase

Image, Image of myself

Why do you haunt me so?

I see you smiling 

crystal clear

but is that really

the me I see?

I look into a foggy glass

my curiosity now aroused

This woman has such a plain face

No, there's no originality

at all...

Her smile's more

a smirk, a sneer

asking

What are looking at Darling?

I am what you are

from head to toe

shoulder to shoulder

My, aren't we unsatisfied?

Do you even know yourself?

Or is the cover of this book

so unappealing 

that you wouldn't dare

read more?

It's not that I don't like you

I just feel a little unsure

I don't think I'd change

my appearance

even if I could.

It's what other's see

I guess

that I question

You're such a simple looking girl

what would be interesting

about you

at all?

Dearest, then you should listen

as I self assure

It's left to other's misfortune

if they can't see

who you are.

Image, Image of yourself

If I could

I'd back hand you!

Chin up now

and fix that contemplative gaze

shine the light

through those pretty eyes

and show us

your confident smile.

Now you may ask

your question

once more.

Image, Image...

Author's Note

Possibly one of my new favorites ^_^ and the picture is from a year ago. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Nath]

This poem is absolutely awesome! I really like your use of "image" instead of "mirror" - it makes it more personal, in my opinion, to have a conversation with your quasi alter ego than an object. Love the subject as well - we all could really use someone, and be that somebody our reflection, to cheer us up with a pep talk exactly like this when we think too lowly of ourselves. However much there may be too criticize, there's bound to be so much more to praise. The hardest part is seeing and acknowledging the good in you, so it would be nice to have somebody kind point them out.
Again, a wonderful poem you have here!

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you very much ^_^ And I do agree. I got to thinking one day after reading so many "down on yourself poetry" that if people looked into their mirror, their image would probably want to smack some self confidence into them. Besides, while we're standing their insulting ourselves, we're insulting our sister/brother images in the mirror too. That's not very nice, now is it? ^_~

[Nath]

My pleasure, and yes, maybe, if they are capable of judging independent of our prejudices and opinions, our reflections would like to defend themselves along with ourselves, haha. That's a good point, lol.

[♪The Girl Next Do..]

I love this. The way you wrote it is unlike anything I've read. Fantastic. Great write!

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you! ^_^ I'm normally not good with non rhyming poetry, but I was rather proud of this one xD

[♪The Girl Next Door♪]

You should be! It's excellent!

[Owlgirl]

This is exceptional, I love the twist on the classic phraze, and the whole thing is amazing! Beautiful formatting and haunting words, truth and emotion is spoken in them all. Awesome writing!

[Serenity Faith]

thanks so much! ^_^

[Skye]

I adore all of your poems. As always, Amazing!

[Serenity Faith]

awwww ^_^ Thanks Skye! That makes me all bubbly!

[Skye]

Lol no problem. :)

[Lost in Wonderland]

This poem has so much depth and honesty and a very clever concept:) well done!

[Serenity Faith]

Thanks so much ^_^

[Lost in Wonderland]

No prob:) looking forward to more stuff in this genre:D

[Pax]

they say insecurities can kill..makes us doubt ourselves..a lovely piece of our everyday struggles in the mirror. good job..

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you ^_^

[ewest1220]

...... that was absolutely stunning! 100/100 and this is going in my favorites! The beginning has a little atitude which gets me locked in right from the start. Then you follow that up with great description and a powerful message that leaves me, the reader, 100% satisfied! Great job!

[Serenity Faith]

Talk about making a girl bllush! ^_^ I'm so happy you liked it that much. Thank you!

[ewest1220]

My pleasure it was a great read!

[zainul]

You conversed with your lovely image as the whole world listened and enjoyed.
Looking into the mirror and loving the self is a universal thing.
I have noticed many women do this.
But only you involved us to see and listen how you did this.
Specially loved your verses:
"I see you smiling
crystal clear
but is that really
the me I see?
I look into a foggy glass
my curiosity now aroused
This woman has such a plain face"
Fabulous write.
Your photo taken one year ago is awesome.

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you Zainul ^_^ as always you make my heart smile

[zainul]

I feel very happy to learn that I could make your heart smile.

[Not Your Typical New Yo..]

I agree, this is one of the best writes that I've read by you. I really like the start of it, as you start with the famous "Mirror Mirror," but you changed up by saying "Let me rephrase that." I really feel strong connection withthis, and I think everybody looks at their reflections like "Why do you do that" or "is this really I look like?" Awesome job, Emily :)

[Serenity Faith]

Yayness! I'm glad you liked it Greg ^_^ Thanks so much!