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Do I See Myself?

Or, Do My Eyes Deceive Me?

By Carol Ann TownendPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read
Do I See Myself?
Photo by Paige Cody on Unsplash

Do I need that lipstick?

Do my hips honestly look that wide?

Are my legs in shape?

Should I run and hide?

This top makes me look too big,

These jeans make my tummy bulge,

I can't wear that crop top;

Maybe I'm too fat,

Do I see myself?

Or, do my eyes deceive what I truly see?

It can't be that bad,

If my friends see the real me,

Still;

Here I am,

Looking at my reflection in the mirror;

Please my pretty mirror,

Can you honestly tell me,

Whose reflection I truly see,

Do I see myself?

Or, do my eyes deceive me?

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Carol Ann Townend

I'm a writer who doesn't believe in sticking with one niche.

My book Please Stay! is out now

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I'm a lady who loves writing, reading, music, singing, and life!

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    Written by Carol Ann Townend