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Shattered Glass

August 14, 2019
By Stephanie_ellis SILVER, Rye, New York
Stephanie_ellis SILVER, Rye, New York
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There is an object that rarely goes unseen 

Lingering eyes are drawn to it 

Judgements and self thoughts are reflected  


My mind receives faulted messages when taken a glance 

Twists and turns the sights into make believe 

Unable to distinguish truth from fiction 


Who is looking back at me in the shattered glass?

A girl?

A student? 

Or simply someone broken 


The shattered missing pieces are now scattered 

Dusted away months ago 

But there comes a time when one must glue back the pieces 


One by one 

Piece by piece 

Until finally restored to the elegant glass that once was


The author's comments:

This piece portrays the struggles I faced with body dysmorphia and my journey on self acceptance. 


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