I Wish I Could See Me

Sometimes I wish I could see me,
The way that others do,
A glimpse beyond the mirrored glass,
A perspective fresh and new.

Would they see me like I see myself,
With flaws and fears that laid bare.
Or would they see a polished facade,
A mask I carefully wear to this day.

Do they see the real me,
The heart that beats within,
Or the fictitious person I craft to be,
To hide the pain, the sin?

Do they see the laughter lines,
That etch my soul with glee,
Or just the surface smiles I show,
For all the world to see.

I yearn to know the truth they hold,
The image they perceive,
To bridge the gap between my eyes,
And the truths they believe.

For in this mirrored maze of doubt,
I search for who I am,
Hoping that their eyes might show,
The person I can claim I am.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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