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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.

Copyright © Richard Lamoureux | Year Posted 2015

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Anindya Mohan Tagore Date: 9/18/2015 5:46:00 AM This is simply awesome... loved it .Cheers, Bobby Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/18/2015 7:17:00 AM Thanks for reading one of my older pieces.

Elaine George Date: 7/16/2015 3:09:00 PM Awesome Personification!!!! Richard. Personification is my favorite genre of poetry. I have written many. Thank you for sharing this one. Elaine Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/16/2015 3:14:00 PM Thanks Elaine, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Njeri Hunjeri Date: 6/8/2015 1:54:00 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! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/4/2015 12:43:00 PM I think it is the flaws that add the interest for me.

Alexis Y. Date: 5/31/2015 12:02:00 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 Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/31/2015 12:43:00 PM You are kind,thanks.

Kelly Deschler Date: 5/14/2015 11:20:00 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! Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/15/2015 8:19:00 AM What a great line, if I were looking in a mirror right now I would've smiling.

Kp Nunez Date: 5/7/2015 7:50:00 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. :) Login to Reply

Yanny Widjanarko Date: 5/7/2015 7:36:00 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 Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/7/2015 4:29:00 PM such a sweet poem to remind all women (and men too) to just accept who they are !! Login to Reply

Monterey Sirak Date: 5/7/2015 2:35:00 PM I wish young girls especially were able to do this. It would cut down on the eating disorders. Login to Reply

Donna Jones Date: 5/7/2015 10:26:00 AM Thank you Richard....my worst enemy...the mirror..and good morning to you..:-) :-) :-) Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 5/6/2015 10:20:00 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 Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/6/2015 11:54:00 PM Each person is endowed with beauty and I wish they were able to see it.

Emile Pinet Date: 5/6/2015 11:20:00 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. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/6/2015 11:56:00 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 Date: 5/6/2015 6:56:00 AM It's strange how we can't see ouselves as others see us. Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/6/2015 11:59:00 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 Date: 5/5/2015 5:00:00 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 Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/5/2015 7:34:00 PM You have always been beautiful to me mom.

Eileen Manassian Date: 5/5/2015 2:02:00 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. :) Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/5/2015 7:35:00 PM I have been your mirror many many times. Do you see what I see?

Jan Allison Date: 5/5/2015 10:43:00 AM Wish all women could read these wonderful lines Richard - wise words indeed:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/5/2015 7:37:00 PM Thanks and a big hug back to you Jan.

Judy Konos Date: 5/5/2015 8:35:00 AM WELL....KQQL as Usual..... Login to Reply Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/5/2015 7:46:00 PM Thanks for being the first to comment Judy, Also thanks for choosing my poem in your contest.