My Reflection Is Not Me

When I see myself in a reflection, I stop and I stare. I sometimes think that we are an opposite pair. You see I have substance and my heart she is true. But my reflection don't buy it after all I've been through. I play a good role and I'm nice and upbeat. Then there comes days where all I taste is defeat. I push forward and stumble and fall right on back. I can be a hot mess and that is a fact. I am trying my best, trying to eliminate stress, even though on most days I create quite a mess. I have faith in myself and what's on its way. My reflection hasn't left yet, she chooses to stay. I know I am playing with fire day in and day out, I'm aware that my head is so filled with doubt. Will I learn to love life even when I don't understand? Will I better myself and be all that I can? Can I show the world how much potential I truly can give? Can I honestly be happy as I continue to live? she soon will look back at me with a twinkle in her eye, because even without wings I've chosen to fly!!!