Look In the Mirror

Look in the mirror
and what do I see?
Myself?
Or who I use to be?
Where the stars used to shine
are but dull hazel eyes.
A mouth that says nothing, 
nothing but lies.
Pale skin, once flawless
has marks upon the wrist.
Nobody has noticed
this obvious twist.
Once so open,
now she keeps to herself.
She keeps her feelings hidden 
on a forgotten shelf.
They didn't seem to notice as
the new her unfurled.
A quiet girl
alone in the world.
Look in the mirror 
and what do I see?
Myself,
not who I used to be.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Stiles Avatar
October 31, 2010 at 5:21 PM
What a fantastic, insightful, powerful write. I can relate all too well....it touched me deeply. Thank you for posting/sharing this outstanding write! Two thumbs up! Love and light, Stacy
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October 29, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Thank you for posting your excellent poetry here at PoetrySoup so we all may read it Cheyenne. May your weekend be one of much joy to you and may it bring inspiration to the end of your pen. Love, Carol
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