Mirror
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"Mirror" is a poem about the quiet battles we face when we look at ourselves through our own eyes. It captures the life of a teenager growing up under the weight of society's expectations - learning to hide, to compare, and to doubt. But beneath those fears, it reminds us that our reflection is more than what the world chooses to see. It's about rediscovering our worth and finding beauty in our flaws. We've all stood in front of the mirror, noticing every flaw the world taught us to see. This poem explores that exact feeling- the constant fear of judgement, the wish to be enough and the slow healing that comes with self acceptance. "Mirror" is a quiet reflection of teenage life where we learn our imperfections are not weaknesses, but proof that we are all real, growing human beings.
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