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The Mirror Is a Liar

Time to banish that old broken mirror It only shows sadness it gives you tears Its faulty reflection can paralyze Don't listen to its voice tell you sad lies Find a new mirror take a really close look You are in control take back what it took You may be surprised by all that you see Embrace this knowledge and see true beauty Mirrors of distortion tell you you're less Look beyond the makeup hair or that dress I hope your conclusion is now not the same Not seeing yourself would be such a shame Embrace yourself you are one of a kind Incomparable beauty, truly sublime See your reflection it's where to begin Once witnessed you can let love in The mirror is one dimensional Yet some are locked inside the glass Listening to a lifeless image That doesn't breathe or let them pass Inspired by "Mirror Lie to Me" Written by Eileen Ghali. Dedicated to all women in hopes that they learn to see how beautiful they really are.

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Angie Thomas

Date: 5/4/2015 11:37:00 PM

Thank you Richard for your visit and comment on my poem. I think this is a very nice poem, and we should all get rid of those crappy mirrors that make us believe that we are not good enough, when we are more than good enough... I thoroughly enjoyed It :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/5/2015 7:21:00 AM

Hi Angie, I appreciate you taking the time to look up my poem. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday

Date: 10/3/2013 5:50:00 PM

Now, Master of Words, how to tell the mirrors to go to bed and forget doing their job for some time? I have problems to really accept my ageing image; especially when my daughter shows her concern - and fears!- about what she is losing, day by day...I can smile "hush, little baby" but whenI'm alone, it really matters...Help!(^-^) Hugs, Hanitra

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/19/2014 7:47:00 PM

Hugs Back! You look pretty good to me. Women develop a beauty that trancends the calendar.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/13/2013 2:28:00 PM

The first poem that has my name in it somewhere....what an honor!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/19/2014 7:48:00 PM

Hi Eileen, you have inspired me many times.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/23/2013 12:55:00 PM

Hi, Richard....Soup Mail! :)

Vicky Tsiluma

Date: 1/29/2013 2:54:00 AM

Well said Richard! The physical mirror shows only what the physical eye wants to see, it is the inner mirror that should guard our hearts. Wise words you've penned these.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/29/2013 7:41:00 AM

Thanks Vicky.

Irfana Ali Bhat

Date: 1/28/2013 11:30:00 AM

we are more than what we see in the mirror....recently i saw many strands of white in my hair and at first i just felt down...then thinking over it again,i thought i hv earned each white hair..i just love my white hair now...its a beautiful reflection Richard...loved reading it....read my poem 'my medals'...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/29/2013 7:41:00 AM

Good for you Irfana for seeing true beauty. You have a most excellent mirror!

Yanny Widjanarko

Date: 1/27/2013 8:09:00 AM

Agree with Andrea, this is such an encouragement poem, deep and great moral, great inspiration Rick :D - hug, yanny

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/27/2013 8:21:00 AM

I am glad you like it.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/26/2013 1:32:00 PM

I like how the other poet inspired this one in you, Richard. It's an awesome message.

Elizabeth O'Driscoll

Date: 1/25/2013 4:00:00 PM

Broken mirrors are very bad luck, or so they say. enjoyed your mirror image Richard, love Elizabeth

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/25/2013 2:35:00 PM

Lovely, Richard! Truly lovely! I will keep this poem close to my heart to remind me when that mirror wants to drag me down!

Jack Ellison

Date: 1/25/2013 8:37:00 AM

Just about everyone sees flaws when they look in a mirror. We're always comparing ourselves with Hollywood's version of beauty. Beauty comes from within... have a great west coast day!

Carrie Richards

Date: 1/24/2013 7:29:00 PM

I love this positive message. We are often the most critical of our own image...no matter who we are, or what our look. (It's the inside that should really matter) :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 1/24/2013 1:34:00 PM

Richard.........I'm....I'm...going to cry! This means so much to me. I really can't thank you enough! Bless you for bringing me joy! I do have issues with self-acceptance. You are amazing! Thanks ever so much!

Russell Sivey

Date: 1/24/2013 10:11:00 AM

Wow, this is a perfect entry into Eileen's contest, I am most impressed! I really loved reading this masterful poem this afternoon! What an enlightening piece, Great Work!!