I Look at the Mirror

What do you see?

I look at the mirror and there I see

a very young woman smiling back at me.

With dark brown eyes, mysterious and deep,

she hides her monsters with secrets to keep.

I look at the mirror and there I see

the flaws on her face in morbid scrutiny.

She believes her lie--she's nothing but a beast,

with her heart intact to stay human at least.

I look at the mirror and there I see

someone with a name but without identity.

She used to be sure, now she's lost in her way

with nowhere to go, not even a place to stay.

I look at the mirror and there I see

the greatest of failures in world history.

With sins and mistakes all piled up so high

will one fervent prayer grant her mercy to die?

I look at the mirror and there I see

a shattered soul in poignant poetry.

Adorned with applause, hailed as divine

I pity the girl in her miserable shrine.

Author's Note

See the original link: http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/arzeljoy_blu/1288565/?&p=5

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful and deep thoughts.
"I look at the mirror and there I see
a shattered soul in poignant poetry.
Adorned with applause, hailed as divine
I pity the girl in her miserable shrine."
We are the hardest on ourselves. We see weaknesses with ease and we don't see the strength of positive will and ideas. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Valkyrie Warrior]

This is what true depression feels like. You captured it perfectly!

[Eternal Poet]

So very nice, keep up the good work!!

[topsyturvy]

It's sad that you have to post your previous poems to this new account. At least I'm guessing that's what you're doing? Anyway, I've mentioned this before, I love the way you write. :) I wish I could write as well as you. This poem was beautiful. It depicts sadness and a lot of insecurities but hey that's life.

[Blue]

Yes, I reposted it here so that I can still have my old poems in my profile. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. May I know your real name? :)

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

I love your work hun always will.
This poem was full of self doubt, i hope its not about you, because you have nothing to be doubting yourself for trust me.
It was filled with emotion and had such meaning.
It flows really well and rhymes amazingly :)
Great write hun :)

[Blue]

Thank you, Cimmy. As always.

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

your most welcome as always :)

[C'vasis J'c]

hehe... would sound funny but i almost dozed off reading this poem. Why should you be so negaytive about yoursef?

[Blue]

Gone were those days. Haha. Thank you for dropping by.

[C'vasis J'c]

you have a poet within, though :)

[Blue]

Thanks a lot!

[C'vasis J'c]

anytime.. waiting for another poem of yours.. :)

[Blue]

Actually, I don't send RRs. :)

[Brittney]

Great rhythm and rhyme. Lovely vocabulary

[Blue]

Thank you, Brittney.

[Trace]

Very self deprecating but well written.
if the picture on your profile is you..... I see a beautiful woman.

Trace

[Blue]

I am the one in the picture. Thank you, Trace.

[Ali]

A deep and beautifully-built poem. I like it.

[Blue]

Thank you, Ali.

[ayosonolowo]

nice poem dear friend...........

[Blue]

Thank you.