Mirror Image

My own face stares back at me
Naked
I see the light reflecting brightly
The scars on my skin show vivid
Looking at my eyes
You know I haven't slept for days
One might worry...
Exactly why I put on my mask

Base layer, to hide any marks
Pale looking skin, free of scars
Looking sickly
Time for color, dusting skin with shimmer
A normal looking girl...What they see on the outside
Layers of black, to outline the eyes
Creating a look that covers the bruises
Styling my hair
To pretend I fit in
Final touch, a fake smile
Now I have to face the day

Looking back at my face again
Worn down by the day
Glamour wearing off
Scrubbing off the image
Releasing the demons within

Hazel eyes stare back at me
Clear face, nothing fake
Scars from my past, healed
Proof that I'm stronger now
Nothing to hide
This is me
Yes I've been broken
Yes I've been hurt, if you really care
You'll take me at my worst

I'm better now
When I don't have to pretend
I look at myself
Staring at my face
For once, I actually like
What the mirror is showing me