Reflection

Reflection…

When I look in the mirror what do I see?

The scars, flaws, the girl I wish I could be.

Why am I not good enough?

A skincare regimen, hair and workout routine, but nothing fulfills the cry within me.

Beauty is pain.

What happens when the pain is no longer physical but mental?

I rob myself of joy and peace trying to fix a design that was never broken.

I follow the press and trends I begin to change as I seek recognition and acceptance trying to cover up past trauma and pain.

Suddenly, I do not recognize the person staring back at me.

The weight of self-critique slowly crushes me choking out my originality.

“ENOUGH!”

I’d rather be me than the carbon-copy of another human being,

I rather be free than in shackles, I learned a long time ago people will only accept you if they want to.

I am good enough.

I am flawless.

I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Never beg for anyone’s acceptance.

I have already been accepted.

I carry the mark of greatness and unique graces.

Take a look at your reflection,

You are flawless.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made.

Never beg for acceptance.

You have already been accepted.

Never be afraid to be who you are.

A unique star destined to shoot far.

You were designed with greatness in mind.

Uniquely beautiful is what you are.