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The Face in the Mirror
As you stare at your reflection
There's so many things you despise
Your weight, or face, or your hair
But your self image is just a lie
Don't compare yourself to others
Their identity is already taken
Embrace all your issues and flaws
Even when your world seems shaken
Don't you see you're a masterpiece
And if this makes it come in clearer
If you want others to love who you are
First you've got to love The Face in the Mirror
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Seren
Tue, 2023-01-17 12:15
Dear Shelby.
Desr Shelby.
I think this is a cracker poem. still? I would like you to be a little more adventurous with your word choices.
This is something that most people can relate to. Do you use a dictionary when you write? I use 6. Depending on the flavour of what I am writing. Just something to think about.
I'd still like to see something longer. These short poems are great. Yet I felt this topic could have been expanded and built on with a few more stanzas.
Sincerely J
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats
Shelby Pryor
Tue, 2023-01-17 15:40
Serene
Thanks for the advice! If you like longer poems, check out the last one I posted. Always a pleasure hearing from you. Thank you!
author commentRosewood Apothecary
Tue, 2023-01-17 16:13
Really good message
Self love is the most important love. Good rhythm and rhyme. Good ending tying in the title.
Tim
Shelby Pryor
Tue, 2023-01-17 18:38
Rosewood Apothecary
author commentShelby Pryor
Wed, 2023-01-18 14:47
Rosewood Apothecary
Thank you!
author commentShelby Pryor
Wed, 2023-01-18 14:50
Ekaterina Alexa
I guess this was for me as much as for everyone else, because I struggle tremendously with my self-image, both physically emotionally. I hope it helps somebody!
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