Mirror Mirror

poem about an internal struggle

Mirror mirror, in you I see

the person I am forced to be:

pent up and lost inside myself,

without a way to get any help.

 

I look in my eyes and I see the pain,

covered with smiles, all in vain.

I wish that I could find a way out

and end this dark emotional drought.

 

Mirror mirror, why can't they see

the person that is really me?

Why can't I tell them how I feel?

How do I learn to finally be real?

 

I wish the internal struggle would end

so that this heart can finally mend.

I want to be happy but I don't know how,

because all I feel within is doubt.

 

Mirror mirror, how do I get out?

Will I have to scream, will I have to shout?

This darkness dwells within me.

What do I do to finally be free?

 

Author's Note

Tell me what you think. I came up with the inspiration from the picture(:

Reviews

[Crazy Cat Man]

mirrors lets us reflect upon ourselves. sometimes we dont like what we see. great piece

[Tai Ryens]

Reflections are often where many people go to in hopes to find themselves. Though, sometimes it only shows who we were forced to be, as you said. The sorrow is expressed wonderfully and your phrasing is absolutely fantastic.