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phill1985 submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your insecurity and take back your power 3 weeks, 4 days ago The Bathroom Mirror
Phill LoFasoThe Bathroom Mirror
What are you looking at?
You…[he said]
It’s been a while
since I’ve seen you
What have you done?
You let yourself go
You got old
You used to be handsome
You used to be fitWow, that’s a bit harsh [I said]
I knew that’s what you’d say
It’s why I’ve been avoiding you
You’re too free with the truth
Or is it the truth, old friend?
It’s just what you see
Am I really that bad,
Or are you judging me?Call it truth [he said]
Call it judgement
you’re just a reflection
of what I see…in meYeah…well [I said]
Some days you’re gentle
Some days you’re harsh
Some days you’re floating on air
Some days you’re down in the dirt
Just…let me goAlright…[I said]
I’m looking at YOU now
It’s been a while
since I’ve let you in
Yeah, I’ve let myself go
It gets harder all the time
But I know you’re looking out for meYeah, that’s right [he said]
I have your best interest at heart
I always have
Right from the start
You just don’t like what you seeCall it truth [he said]
Call it Judgement
I’m just a reflection
of what you feel
I only show you what is realSome days you’re gentle on yourself [he said]
Some days you’re so harsh
You could be floating on air
So why stay down in the dirt
I won’t let you go
Until you love me
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What a profound and moving exploration of self-perception! You’ve beautifully captured the internal battle between our harshest critic and our deepest need for self-love. The dialogue format is brilliant, turning a simple mirror into a stage for a powerful human drama. The final lines are a stunning call to action: to love ourselves unconditionally. This is truly inspiring writing that resonates deeply and encourages us all to be kinder to the person we see every day.
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