joshlovesme's "mirror me"

When I stare into the mirror

What is it I see?

I see my own reflection

Staring back at me

-But then I look deep within

The mirror of my soul

I see my present, and my past

And what the future holds

-I see myself as what I am

And what I could have been

I see the shadowed side of me

Pain hidden deep within

-As I stare at my reflection

Staring back through my own eyes

I see myself as others do

But I also see the lies

-Others cannot see of course

This person I conceal

They know the person I’ve become

But my other side is real

-The mirror rids me of disguise

Of hatred, truths, and tears

I see myself through my own eyes

And see my deepest fears

-Maybe I should end it now

So many ways to die

I lean up against the wall

And suddenly begin to cry

-The tears stream down my face

As I begin to say good-bye

Good-bye, sunshine, good-bye, mom

Can’t say I didn’t try

-Then I look into the mirror

And see me standing there

A troubled, lost, and lonely child

With tearstained cheeks and matted hair

-The mirror has two faces

One of truth, reality

One is what the other’s see

My made-up fantasy

-Which one will you choose to believe?