Richard Lamoureux Poet Personification

A Truthful Mirror

I reflect the truth, yet you see a lie
I'm just a humble mirror, I wonder why
I love the shape, of your beautiful face
Why when you look, do you feel such disgrace?

The curve of your breasts, a delightful sight
You see them as misshapen and not quite right
The clothes you try on, somehow trick your mind
When you think you are fat, I think you're quite blind

If I were magic, I'd help you to see
All that is true, when you look into me
Upon reflection, you'd be satisfied
You'd marvel and feel, a measure of pride

For no other women, can compare to you
So uniquely splendid, please see what is true
The sum of your parts, breathtaking and whole
A subtle confidence, bubbling up from your soul

My true pleasure, is witnessing your smile
For you are a woman, with beauty and style
No need to be afraid, when you look into me
Look beyond your fears and see what I see.

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Anindya Mohan Tagore September 18, 2015 at 5:46 AM This is simply awesome... loved it .Cheers, Bobby Richard Lamoureux September 18, 2015 at 7:17 AM Thanks for reading one of my older pieces.

Elaine George July 16, 2015 at 3:09 PM Awesome Personification!!!! Richard. Personification is my favorite genre of poetry. I have written many. Thank you for sharing this one. Elaine Richard Lamoureux July 16, 2015 at 3:14 PM Thanks Elaine, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Njeri Hunjeri June 8, 2015 at 1:54 PM Every woman needs to read this. Us women tend to worry about our looks too much. Sometimes we forget how beautiful we are even in our flaws. Super 7! Richard Lamoureux July 4, 2015 at 12:43 PM I think it is the flaws that add the interest for me.

Alexis Y. May 31, 2015 at 12:02 PM This is a well written piece.Excellent job! Richard the message in this poem is so empowering. What I see as I look at the verses believe in yourself is stairing back at me. Every woman or girl should read this life changing piece. I'm so glad I stopped by to view this 7+++ masterpiece:)Alexis Richard Lamoureux May 31, 2015 at 12:43 PM You are kind,thanks.

Kelly Deschler May 14, 2015 at 11:20 PM We should only use a mirror to check if our smile is still there... I loved this poem, Rick. It is very inspiring. Every girl should read this! Richard Lamoureux May 15, 2015 at 8:19 AM What a great line, if I were looking in a mirror right now I would've smiling.

Kp Nunez May 7, 2015 at 7:50 PM Very good take from a man's perspective. I believe, however, that those verses are true only when the "mirror" knows the woman personally and is acquainted with the other aspects of her personality and character. A 7. :)

Yanny Widjanarko May 7, 2015 at 7:36 PM I love this so much! This is so true, and really a wonderful explicit message that need to be accepted. My favorite line is "When you think you're fat, I think you are blind." Makes me chuckle for a bit. Straight to my fav box :). Just want to greet you in my morning, hug, yanny

Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2015 at 4:29 PM such a sweet poem to remind all women (and men too) to just accept who they are !!

Monterey Sirak May 7, 2015 at 2:35 PM I wish young girls especially were able to do this. It would cut down on the eating disorders.

Donna Jones May 7, 2015 at 10:26 AM Thank you Richard....my worst enemy...the mirror..and good morning to you..:-) :-) :-)

Constance La France May 6, 2015 at 10:20 PM Richard, wonderfully penned, sadly your poem is so true, the mirror knows the truth, a perfect 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, at the gallery Richard Lamoureux May 6, 2015 at 11:54 PM Each person is endowed with beauty and I wish they were able to see it.

Emile Pinet May 6, 2015 at 11:20 AM We are all slaves to our perceptions, yet when we allow our true beauty to shine through we open ourselves to a world of possibilities. Emile. Richard Lamoureux May 6, 2015 at 11:56 PM Beauty is most apparent when it comes from the inside and manifests itself in the physical world. I have known many women who become increasingly more beautiful as I have come to know them.

M. L. Kiser May 6, 2015 at 6:56 AM It's strange how we can't see ouselves as others see us. Richard Lamoureux May 6, 2015 at 11:59 PM The rarest of people are the ones that help us see ourselves as they do. I think mothers are especially gifted in that way.

Mama Bear May 5, 2015 at 5:00 PM Women never believe we are worthy of praise Keep putting mirrors in our sight and we may begin to believe we are beautiful. Well done from a man's perspective. Love Mom Richard Lamoureux May 5, 2015 at 7:34 PM You have always been beautiful to me mom.

Eileen Manassian May 5, 2015 at 2:02 PM Reminds me of my Mirror Lie to Me Poem, and your response poem to that. Lovely write, Richard. I'd love to have you as my mirror. :) Richard Lamoureux May 5, 2015 at 7:35 PM I have been your mirror many many times. Do you see what I see?

Jan Allison May 5, 2015 at 10:43 AM Wish all women could read these wonderful lines Richard - wise words indeed:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx Richard Lamoureux May 5, 2015 at 7:37 PM Thanks and a big hug back to you Jan.

Judy Konos May 5, 2015 at 8:35 AM WELL....KQQL as Usual..... Richard Lamoureux May 5, 2015 at 7:46 PM Thanks for being the first to comment Judy, Also thanks for choosing my poem in your contest.