Image, Image...

Most everyone has insecurites at times...

Mirror, Mirror on the...

No, let me rephrase

Image, Image of myself

Why do you haunt me so?

I see you smiling 

crystal clear

but is that really

the me I see?

I look into a foggy glass

my curiosity now aroused

This woman has such a plain face

No, there's no originality

at all...

Her smile's more

a smirk, a sneer

asking

What are looking at Darling?

I am what you are

from head to toe

shoulder to shoulder

My, aren't we unsatisfied?

Do you even know yourself?

Or is the cover of this book

so unappealing 

that you wouldn't dare

read more?

It's not that I don't like you

I just feel a little unsure

I don't think I'd change

my appearance

even if I could.

It's what other's see

I guess

that I question

You're such a simple looking girl

what would be interesting

about you

at all?

Dearest, then you should listen

as I self assure

It's left to other's misfortune

if they can't see

who you are.

Image, Image of yourself

If I could

I'd back hand you!

Chin up now

and fix that contemplative gaze

shine the light

through those pretty eyes

and show us

your confident smile.

Now you may ask

your question

once more.

Image, Image...

Author's Note

Possibly one of my new favorites ^_^ and the picture is from a year ago. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Nath]

This poem is absolutely awesome! I really like your use of "image" instead of "mirror" - it makes it more personal, in my opinion, to have a conversation with your quasi alter ego than an object. Love the subject as well - we all could really use someone, and be that somebody our reflection, to cheer us up with a pep talk exactly like this when we think too lowly of ourselves. However much there may be too criticize, there's bound to be so much more to praise. The hardest part is seeing and acknowledging the good in you, so it would be nice to have somebody kind point them out.
Again, a wonderful poem you have here!

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you very much ^_^ And I do agree. I got to thinking one day after reading so many "down on yourself poetry" that if people looked into their mirror, their image would probably want to smack some self confidence into them. Besides, while we're standing their insulting ourselves, we're insulting our sister/brother images in the mirror too. That's not very nice, now is it? ^_~

[Nath]

My pleasure, and yes, maybe, if they are capable of judging independent of our prejudices and opinions, our reflections would like to defend themselves along with ourselves, haha. That's a good point, lol.

[MOON]

Clever, flows and yes two things sometimes shock us how we look and how we sound. Love the mirror mirror ,image image.

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it. I was looking at the picture I used for this, of me looking in the mirror from about a year ago. I thought "My reflection seems to be smirking at me as if something clever's going through her thoughts, while the part of me looking in, looks curious." and thus my thoughts kept wondering and wondering until this happened xD I liked the Mirror mirror concept, but somehow it just seemed too used to me, and I wasn't really talking to the mirror, more of what was in it ^_^

[MOON]

Well it works well in the poem and mirror mirror stale and well image conveys it better. Good write

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you! ^_^

[The Jay]

Brilliant idea and skillfully executed in an extremely genuine manner.

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you so much ^_^

[dan nacario]

reminds me of the movie "mirrors".. :)
great write

[Serenity Faith]

Eeek >.< that's a creepy movie! I couldn't look into anything that would show my reflection for a week! lol an awesome movie all the same, forget about spilling water on a hard wood floor though...

[A. V. Madison]

Wow. So deep and emotional, very exciting. You completely captured many teenagers opinions of themselves. That's definitely one thing I look for when I'm reading a poem- the ability to relate to the content displayed. And you did that perfectly. Bravo, Emily. Keep bringing the amazing work. Rating 100/100

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you so much for the awesome review ^_^ I'm thrilled you liked it!

[A. V. Madison]

Oh, no problem. I'm thrilled I found this piece xD

[Cole Hayley]

I love it. This is deffintly my favorite from you, and that list is ever growing. "image of yourself, if i could, i'd back hand you" I LOVE that line. Once again amazing.

[Serenity Faith]

Wooot! ^_^ that makes me really happeh! Thanks so much Cole!

[Olivia Marie]

I like the concept behind it :) Very creative and unique. I enjoyed reading it :)

[Serenity Faith]

Thank you thank you ^_^

[Androglossia]

Human beings are generally self-conscious creatures. Self-confidence becomes an important part of everyone's lives as individuals. The world is revolving around each of us, individually. We feel lonely at times and we even feel that everybody hates us. We tend to believe others have more self-confidence than us. Our self-confidence is deeply affected by this. Little you know, everybody feels like this too. So it's okay:)

This is a great piece. I love the way you use the typical form of language. Its simplicity and loosely defined structure made it easy to follow.

Keep up the good work!

[Serenity Faith]

I appreciate the great review! Thanks so much! ^_^

[Hope]

I loved it as always. I always enjoy reading your writings this one I think everyone can relate to this poem at least once in there life :)

[Serenity Faith]

Yayness! Thank you Hope ^_^ I'm glad you like my work!

[Poetic Beauty]

There is so much attention put on looks these day that it always seems we are flawed. We are flawed but that is the beauty in all of us. None of us are the same and we all are unique. I know I have had this moment staring in the mirror myself wishing something looked differently. It is almost as if you don't see yourself for who you really are but only see the imperfections.

[Serenity Faith]

Too true...thanks so much for reading ^_^

[Fréyjä Helv..]

A good thought.... nice work...

[Serenity Faith]

thank you ^_^