Jessica Thompson Poet Rhyme

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Beyond the Mirror

Beautiful, almost perfect,
mirror on the wall
I confide and can not hide,
you know my secrets one and all.

Beautiful, almost perfect mirror,
there's more to confess
today I ate and gained more weight
now I like myself even less.

Beautiful, almost perfect mirror,
I come to you again
I felt the urge and had to purge
the contents from within.

Beautiful, almost perfect mirror,
you're not so perfect after all
as I break and body aches
you just watch the teardrops fall.

DASTARDLY, LYING MIRROR,
you cut me like a knife
had I stayed and played the game
you would have claimed my life.

So NO MORE perfect mirror,
I choose to be just me
in every way, from today
you get just what you see.

By: Jessica Thompson
Date: 11/8/2020

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James Marshall Goff November 30, 2020 at 6:34 PM for sure Jess...acceptance & understanding, forgiving & loving oneself, inspiring write! Jessica Thompson November 30, 2020 at 6:51 PM I suppose we are all harder on ourselves at times. Thanks again James for stopping in and lending a kind comment on my work. Best wishes Jess

Silent One November 9, 2020 at 8:19 AM This is brilliant Jess... Never listen to that mirror... its full of vanity!!! Great poem, always be you.. Jessica Thompson November 9, 2020 at 11:08 AM Thank you again Silent, and that is a very true point. Glad you like this piece. Take care jess

Regina Mcintosh November 9, 2020 at 3:27 AM I love this!!!! I hope everyone who has gone through this painful experience reads this. It's a amazing write and filled with inspiration and insight. God bless you sweet lady. Jessica Thompson November 9, 2020 at 11:10 AM Hey there Regina, thank you so much. I know everyone struggles with something and if my poems help just a little, it is a good thing. Take care Jess