Self Portrait

I look into the mirror and see

A darkness, an innocence,

Waiting to be set free;

I stare and study what reflects,

Not certain if it is really me. 

Charcoal-colored curls outline my face, 

Wild and careless until they reach my chin-

If only they could curl with grace,

Twisting this way and that into waves

And taking up valuable space.

Ivory skin contrasts my dark hair,

The constant blush clinging to my cheeks,

And the deep copper in my hard stare;

Sculpted brows intensify my gaze

And long lashes-perhaps I am fair?

Two thin lips cannot help but deceive,

Pale with but the softest shade of pink 

Which might make me seem somewhat naive;

There is a chastity in my kiss, 

Yet openness I would not perceive. 

I am to be viewed how one might see

Fit-I have reveled in every thought

From scorn to praise; yet, honestly,

All that is important is my own,

For all I know how to be is me. 

Reviews

[Bluefire]

This is very good, shows the darkness and light within everyone.
Well done! ^^

[James Leon Rice]

This is really quite a lovely poem. What I see, peeking through from behind the words, is the beauty within.

[Sarah Marie]

Thank you for your kind review! I am glad you liked this

[Jack...]

Extremely honest and open. You have portrayed yourself to be what each of us had hoped you were...beautiful

[Sarah Marie]

:) Instant smile...thank you as always! I am so glad you enjoyed this!

[keyvan]

beautiful.....

[Sarah Marie]

Thank you! :)

[The 13th Eros]

You're words are beautiful, gazing into the reflection of you... surface as well as deep beneath your skin. Every line seems to set the colors on the canvas. Thank you for letting us all gaze into your brilliance.

[Sarah Marie]

Thank you for your kind words! I figured that since painters can do self portraits, so should writers.

[The 13th Eros]

Please keep painting. Your words are purest delight. :)

[Anya Myth]

It's an iteresting new approach, I'v enever read anything like it before. I loved how you describe and critique yourself, but the contrast is even better. Another day has passed another beautiful poem writen. Thank you for the fun few minutes and keep writing. :)

[Sarah Marie]

ooo Thank you!! :)

[MrKnowAll]

darkness and innocence is very interesting connection. I see here a poem that doesn't only create words from a picture, but also has self-preservation and yet much critique.

Somehow, you beautifully, categorize each part of the face into 2 groups: the dark, and the naive.
e.g. dark hair, lips,brows..

And without forgetting you finish it gracefully, with an elegant touch of: you don't know the bit. I just gave a glimpse.

[Sarah Marie]

Thank you very much for the review and kind words! I am glad you like this!