image is everything

the mirror is a dirty little liar

i have been told

but to me, the mirror is more truthful

than i will ever be

because what i see is

 

 

the little girl 

who was so bright

the little girl 

who was changed one night

the little girl

who had to grow up too early

 

that little girl 

is now a woman

who can't look others in the eye

who can't let anyone too close

who is scared of love

who is scared of life

who is scared 

                             of

                                      herself

 

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