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girl in the mirror
November 5, 2021
I obsess over my appearance
I feel obligated to point out my flaws
Standing in front of the mirror
Despising the girl that looks back at me
I crave perfection
To be the perfect girl
The perfect student
The perfect daughter
Yet no matter how hard
I try to be perfect
I can barely scratch the surface
I ask myself
Why do i try so hard
Why do i care about how others view me
Why do i seek validation from people i don't even know
I cannot allow myself to be trapped in my own mind
I cannot allow myself to stop trying
I cannot allow myself to hate the girl in the mirror
But time and time again
I give up
© Kirstin A., Baldwinsville,NY
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hi! I am Kate. I am student at Downingtown East High School in Pennsylvania. I have not had any work published, but I hope one day I can write a novel. I love to find inspiration in everything, especially in my family and the world around me. I balance school and soccer, along with writing pieces. In my spare time, I love to crochet, shop, longboard, and play sports. I hope to study law at NYU, and publish pieces in my spare time.