The "ME" in the Mirror

The "ME" in the Mirror

I look Close,
Even Closer,
But I cannot see
Me in the mirror.

I know I am there,
I barely see the dark pupils of my eyes
And I wonder why
I cannot see
Me in the mirror

I put on make up
everyday
Curl my hair,
Pluck my brows
But I cannot see
Me in the mirror.

I strain my eyes
Stare even harder
But I still cannot see
ME in the mirror.

I want to know
What people see
when they see
Me outside of the mirror

What am I like?
The child in me.
The torn, Beaten soul.
Looking much older
Dying to see

The child I used to be,
That time....
and only time
Has taken.
Like a thief
from the one I see....

ME IN THE MIRROR.

Written By Tammy Davis
August 31, 2004