mirror me

For a contest

Gazin at the mirror
i realize the person i see, isn't really there
I'm so full of anger and rage
but that's not what my reflection says
in the mirror i look kind hearted, kinda smart, and nice
but really thats the opposite of what i am inside
i don't look how i feel
its like the person starin back at me isn't real
how could he possibly be me?
He looks nothin like i imagine myself to be
i got two tats, I'm wearin a hoodie and a baseball cap
got my headphones blarin, listenin to rap
i used to be built, but i let myself go
Now I'm 5'11 and weigh 204
I can't stand lookin at myself anymore
so i turn my gaze to the floor
hopin that when i look up, ill see the real me
but when i look up, my reflection remains a mystery

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

We are often our own worst critics. If you do not like your weight right now, you can do something about it, but always remember one thing, Mike....what you look like on the outside is not WHO you are. Your heart and soul are not your looks. Great introspection in this write. Lydi**

[MikeV]

Thank you very much! I'm actually a good lookin dude lol
i just don't see myself as myself

[TrimarcoRansome]

Oh this one gets you thinking! body dismorphia to greater or lesser degrees afflicts everyone at some point...A good write with a whole lot of substance, i am a fan!!

[MikeV]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like my writing :)

[shallimarRose]

Mike this is strong and easy to relate to.... Always remember who you are inside.. Take a deep breath and look again. You are still in there somewhere so just just breathe.. Continue to write out your rage and anger and you will somewhere along the line realize you have written your own way out..at least I hope you will. Powerful poem.. shallimarRose

[MikeV]

Thank you so much! Your words are very inspirational
And I will try and write it out. Thank you again

[shallimarRose]

You're most welcome.. Rose

[wordwarrior]

Well Mike it's said the mirror never lies, so maybe you're being too hard on yourself? There are many times when we are all angry, at the world, ourselves and other people. But that doesn't define who we are inside. So your feelings are raging yet the real you is there for all(especially yourself) to see.
Fabulous poem of the feelings of the inner self, thoughtful and well written.
Ahh for that self portrait contest?

[MikeV]

Thank you very much! Yeah, that's the contest :)

[wordwarrior]

All the best!!

[MikeV]

Thank you, I truly appreciate that :)

[Rita L. Sev]

It's hard to see ourselves as others see us; we never quite measure up, no matter how attractive we are, or how talented or intelligent... But it's all there, and we are all that we see, and so much more... A good piece of pondering here, Mike.

[MikeV]

Thank you so much for the review!

[SyberRose]

You did a good job on this Mike...and good luck in the contest...nice photo too...Rose:)

[MikeV]

Thank you so much Rose! :)