My worst enemy

The mirror is my worst enemy.
Painting a detailed portrait,
Of all the things I try to ignore.
Every scar,
Stretch mark,
Dimple,
Pimple,
Put on display silently screaming,
"Look at me, look at me."
My reflection showcasing,
Every lump,
Bump,
Where a single pound has added to my hips,
And extra skin has collected around my chins.
The wildness of my eyes competing,
With the unmanageable mane a top my head.
Not knowing which is darker,
The bags under my eyes,
Or the mood this sight has put me in.
Yes,
The mirror is my worst enemy.
Unbiased,
All-showing,
Offering nothing but shame and doubt.
Leaving me hanging my head,
Stealing only quick glances,
Hoping one day I'll win,
This war against myself.

Reviews

[Mystical Ink]

It's really hard to build self-esteem. You can't just tell someone "no, you're beautiful". It's not gonna help. To all people who hate every inch of their body, I hope that one day y'all learn to love yourselves because no one's gonna do it better than you do.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

One of the worst man made creations is the mirror. It is both truthful and decietful to the eye. And can cast doubt upon any confident heart. It whispers in our ear what at times we crave to know and laughs at the lies it tells us. I like this poem from the honesty of its message. One that we can all relate to.