I examine it…this mirror
Smoke obscuring my vision
I can’t see it…my reflection
I go blind with my insecurities
When did this happen
Too scared to see?
Sometimes I feel to fade away
Beauty or ugly
Too fat or too thin
My eyes asking frantically
This reflection of me
Distorted by reality
I envision a fantasy
Where invisibility would be great
Disillusioned by vanity
If only no one could see
Contentment would come so easily
A stranger stares back scornfully
Looking at me curiously
Who can this be?
Unable to recognize self
Hindered by deception
My eyes finally perceive the truth
And the answer becomes clear
A ripple effect calmed
Echoes hushed…and I can see
Dereck Gibbs
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/mirror-69/
