The demands of life can leave us feeling overwrought at times. We sometimes dislike looking at ourselves in the mirror. Other than being displeased with being either too fat or thin, we dislike the foolishness we displayed at yesterday's family dinner. We're uncomfortable with ourselves for being tactless at work.
Yes, we don't like the way we look in the mirror at times, for both physical and emotional reasons.
Self-acceptance isn't an easy process. We have to constantly challenge or negative self-talk. We've to appreciate our own quirkiness. And be grateful for the awesome people who we are.
The person we lay eyes on in the mirror isn't so bad-looking. Nor is he (or she) the worst person in the world.
Let's be thankful for ourselves. Enjoy this Butterfly CInquain.
Mirror
The self and soul
Shown on its fragile glass
Hands want to shatter the brittle
Image
Restrain
Close the mouth in the mirror
That wants to criticize
And love the form
Of you.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (2)
Self acceptance and love is such a powerful thing! Great poem 😊
Just believe in yourself, excellent words