What Is Certain

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When I look into a mirror I see a girl that is

Broken, both inside and out

Lost, unable to shout

Unconfident, hiding behind all things

Incapable, failing at whatever life brings

Dull, never shining bright

Unfashionable, a disgrace to people’s insight

Mockable, a common laugh

Lonely, no one’s other half

Overweight, masking herself in large clothes

Standard, barely coping with the way her life flows

And lastly, just Cassie

 

When I look into a mirror I should see a young woman that is

Complete, both inside and out

Aware, knowing when to shout

Secure, revealing herself in all things

Qualified, succeeding in whatever life brings

Brilliant, constantly shining bright

Elegant, an admiration to people’s insight

Lovable, a reason why people laugh

Befriended, someone’s other half

Healthy, expressing herself in beautiful clothes

Unique, enjoying the way her life flows

And most importantly, just Cassie

 

So why do I stress out about what I see in the mirror?

Other people’s thoughts do not reveal the real me

Or even their comments about what they hear and see

I need to focus on what’s set in stone and certain

Reveal my true self and put a slam behind the curtain

 

And why am I so worried about aspects in the mirror?

Causing me to feel the need to flee

The only thing holding me back is me

I need to focus on what’s set in stone and certain

Reveal my true self and put a slam behind the curtain

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