Are Two Letters Enough?

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There is no photo that can capture my essence,

fore that screen that lie before you is nothing but a cover.

If only people could see the effects of my presence,

then maybe they would understand why I feel the need,

to escape reality and create a false impression.

When looking in the mirror sits the imperfection,

but this will not define me,

no I won’t let it be!

Here I stand with a voice that can empower,

yet I let my sound be muted by a camera’s shutter;

so afraid of the thoughts that I may utter.

 

Editing me is like discouraging myself,

the blurring of my lines and erasing of my pores,

but really I’m shadowing the stories that sit on a shelf.

The lines of impurity preview a tale of past smiles.

Only if I would understand that I am seeking a disguise.

I am simply tucking myself in confidential files.

 

But why don’t I just release the true me,

and conquer the weight that corrodes the inside.

Instead of going through all the fuss,

of tweaking a screen that will only display a false identity,

when really I know that it will never be.

With time, I’ll see the easy ride,

defeat my mental flaws and accept,

the helpless two letter word inside,

ME.

 

Comments

Petrified

This poem is truly a joy to read. I do hope with all of my heart that you never stop writing, or let anyone silence your voice. You are amazing love, stay you. 

Amanda Bouddhara

Thank you so much! This has been my first poem and now hopefuly more to come, thanks to you. I appreciate your feedback and hope you the best.  :)

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