flip the mirror

still not sleeping
with my eyes wide open
feeling like my time to shine
is slowly closing

 

tired of not being able to smile
remembering what i used to be
tired of looking at the mirror
and seeing me

 

looking back at the days
when i woke up with aspiration
now i struggle to even get up-
disheartening how the times are changing

 

taking a moment to reflect
wondering how i ended up this way
thinking about tomorrow
hoping its not like today

 

my dreams from yesterday
are now the failures i realize
these times that pain me
are the things i feel inside

 

waking up to a day
that i never thought could happen
a better tomorrow
is now hard to fathom

 

staying optimistic
now seems so unrealistic
but as my faith grows
i must stay with it

 

these thoughts that materialize
strangley have me mesmerized
as i stand in front of the mirror today
looking into my own eyes

 

and only then can i see
deep inside my own misery
a man in the mirror
that i'm actually glad to see

 

it would take a fool
to need a million dollars to be happy
i dont even need one
to open my eyes and gladly see

 

that this is a beautiful world
god has given to me
happiness in my heart
is as simple as a smile
from you to me

 

so many
are caught up in what they have
or what they do
but true bliss
is from within
hard to see
but its true

 

and i must admit
i thought the same things too
it took a long time
to appreciate
walking in these shoes

 

but only now i can see
how many true blessings
have been laid in front of me
i'll wake up with a smile
and just be
the me i've always wanted to be...

Reviews

[FlatLineBeauty]

Very thoughtful and deep. Sometimes it helps when we take a step back and just look at the small things in life that are good. Even small things that make us happy. You can be whoever you wish to be just always stay true to yourself. Don't change who you are to suit another person's vision. Only change if you wish to change or if it is for the better. Great write. xo Winter

[shawnt5604]

my thoughts exactly, i'm glad you enjoyed this piece, thanks for taking the time to read :) your reflection of what I expressed in this writing are precisely the reaction I was hoping to receive. :P

[FlatLineBeauty]

Awh, well you are most welcome. Hope you don't mind, but I requested it to a few of my other friends to read. :) I think they would enjoy it as well.

[shawnt5604]

I don't mind at all, glad you did :)

[Sam Ryann]

This was a good read, I really liked it. Keep up the good work, you're very talented.

[shawnt5604]

Thank you very much :) I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Ashheart]

I've only read two pieces of your work and I love them both! You are an incredible writer. I am glad you decided to share :)

[shawnt5604]

I really appreciate that :) so glad you enjoyed!

[B]

I like this alot. It is very deep and touching

[shawnt5604]

thank you very much :)

[Patrick O'Neil]

Awesome, love it, positive and true, We are all made to be perfect in some special way only we alone can be.

[shawnt5604]

thank you very much

[Gloria]

Wow
this is wonderful and has a powerful message and you wrote it so perfectly thank you for sharing :)

[shawnt5604]

thank you so much!

[Sami Khalil]

Small things that mean a lot along with the precious moments...Bravo.......................

[shawnt5604]

Exactly :) Thank you so much

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)..........................

[SpeedyHobbit Armstrong]

A profound poem about both the emotions and physical effects wrought by depression and the speakers determination to overcome it. Excellent

[shawnt5604]

thank you!

[Anand Sehgal]

staying optimistic
now seems so unrealistic
but as my faith grows
i must stay with it

this the hope that mankind nurtures. That is why we are a great species altogether.
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[Anand Sehgal]

tired of not being able to smile
remembering what i used to be
tired of looking at the mirror
and seeing me

honest work.
Phases of introspection visit everyone.
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[shawnt5604]

thanks! great insight!

[genocide]

i like this man very well written

[shawnt5604]

thanks a lot!