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The Girl in the Mirror
Gray blue eyes, blankly staring
Black coated spindly lashes, one side drooping
Brows, even and full
Scars and cuts underneath, from threading and plucking
Large dark circles under the eyes, from stressing and not sleeping.
Bulbous nose, shiny with highlight
Skin, bumpy; long tangled hair, staticy and featherlight
Forehead, wide, scarred, and powdered with makeup
Chin, prominent; ears, double pierced; jaw, slight
Teeth, straight and fake; lips, dry; demeanor, always polite.
As I look at myself for what seems like the millionth time
The girl who tries too hard to please full-time
And I pull out my phone and turn on the camera
I turn on the spot light to make my highlight shine
I take the photo of my masked identity in which I always lie.
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This poem was based off the poem "The Face in the Mirror" by Robert Graves.