A Talk with the Mirror
Mirror, mirror on the wallPlease tell me what you truly see;
I wouldn't mind the truth
As long as it will set me free.
The Mirror answered:
"I see two bright eyes
That always see what's good;
A pair of ears that are willing
To listen to the woes;
A nose that smells and accepts
The nature of a person;
And lips that speak gentle and caring words."
Mirror, mirror in front of me
Please do kindly tell me;
What are the other things
That the others cannot see.
The Mirror smiled and said:
"They focus on your physical appearance,
Some do miss the most important ones;
Shoulders that catch a friend's tears;
Arms that give warmth and comfort;
A pair of hands that offer help;
And two feet that always try to walk
on a righteous path."
Mirror, do you not know
Sometimes it hurts to know
That what they only see
Is the physical appearance of me
How I wish that they will look closer
And be nice enough to see the real me.
The Mirror then replied:
"True beauty lies within your heart
And your mind has always a place for understanding;
And believe me, you are a real beauty
Inside and out."
Mirror, mirror, you are very kind
I hope that people will truly use their eyes
To see me the way that you do
And accept me for what and who I really am.
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