Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

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 May 4, 2015 at 11:37 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 May 5, 2015 at 7:21 AM Hi Angie, I appreciate you taking the time to look up my poem. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday October 3, 2013 at 5:50 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 September 19, 2014 at 7:47 PM Hugs Back! You look pretty good to me. Women develop a beauty that trancends the calendar.

Eileen Manassian September 13, 2013 at 2:28 PM The first poem that has my name in it somewhere....what an honor! Richard Lamoureux September 19, 2014 at 7:48 PM Hi Eileen, you have inspired me many times.

Eileen Manassian August 23, 2013 at 12:55 PM Hi, Richard....Soup Mail! :)

Vicky Tsiluma January 29, 2013 at 2:54 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 January 29, 2013 at 7:41 AM Thanks Vicky.

Irfana Ali Bhat January 28, 2013 at 11:30 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 January 29, 2013 at 7:41 AM Good for you Irfana for seeing true beauty. You have a most excellent mirror!

Yanny Widjanarko January 27, 2013 at 8:09 AM Agree with Andrea, this is such an encouragement poem, deep and great moral, great inspiration Rick :D - hug, yanny Richard Lamoureux January 27, 2013 at 8:21 AM I am glad you like it.

Andrea Dietrich January 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM I like how the other poet inspired this one in you, Richard. It's an awesome message.

Elizabeth O'Driscoll January 25, 2013 at 4:00 PM Broken mirrors are very bad luck, or so they say. enjoyed your mirror image Richard, love Elizabeth

Eileen Manassian January 25, 2013 at 2:35 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 January 25, 2013 at 8:37 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 January 24, 2013 at 7:29 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 January 24, 2013 at 1:34 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 January 24, 2013 at 10:11 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!!