tainted

you stare at your reflection
in the mirror, tainted glass
you see all imperfections
that for an eternity you think will last

each pimple, wrinkle, or mole
your hair all out of place
you think you need to change you body
from your toes up to your face

your smile never arrives
as you put your head down in shame
even hoping to just disappear
never wanting to hear your name

as you feel so very worthless
as if against you the world had turned
you just want to take a match
so that your reflection you can burn

you're special, you just don't see it
you've got the perfect look
a perfect combination of ingredients
a recipe waiting to be cooked

the blemishes barely noticeable
changes? not at all
except to see the world as it is
be confident and stand tall

put a smile on your face
confidently begin your day
as when you put the pieces together
nothing can get in the way

so the next time you mirror is tainted
don't just assume it's you at first glance
as with confidence and the right attitude
your whole image you might enhance

jason, 4/24/11, 7:24am