Reflection In The Mirror
(My Flaws Will Not Define Me)

dear present me
I know that you're hurting
and I can see it in your eyes
you think you deserve it

but you are smart
even when your bruised and battered brain
molds itself to fight both for
and against you

you are beautiful
even when the scars on your body shine
as a constant reminder
that something in you is broken

you are loyal
even when those whom you love more than anything in this world
break you and bruise you and
abandon you to the wolves

you are compassionate
even when others do not deserve
the love that pours from your soul
you sacrifice everything to care for them

you are kind
even when the pain you have experienced
penetrates and poisons your self-esteem

you are trusting
even when people break your heart
and shatter your bones
then tell you you aren't bleeding
and if you are then you deserve it

you are honest
even when thousands of lies
like concrete
were poured into you and hardened into stone throughout the years

you are forgiving
even of those who cause you pain
you see the good in all
and accept the wrong behaviors of the human race

you are generous
you shower time and energy and love unto others
even when it leaves you exhausted
and with little to show for it
but the calluses of hard work

you are all of these things and so much more

you are an authentic piece of artwork
pieced together with care and creativity
made out of love and strength and perserverence

you are an empathetic and caring example of humanity
who is completely and utterly whole
even when broken into shattered pieces

you are a fearless spirit
running wild and uninhibited
towards gracious freedom
and the everlasting reward of love
that you deserve

you are who you are
and who you used to be
and who you will become

and that is more than enough.

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