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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 Townend
Fiction, Horror, Sex, Love, Mental Health, Children's fiction and more. You'll find many stories in my profile. I don't believe in sticking with one Niche! I write, but I also read a lot too.
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Comments (2)
Gosh this was so relatable! Loved your poem!
A wonderful poem!