Beyond the Mirror

It doesn't make sense to call our selves ugly if we never have truly seen the way we look.

Some may disagree with my statement, claiming that the mirror gives a perfect reflection,

That its shiny surface shows their outer beauty in a complete and exact way.

But what they don't realize is that the reflection is shallow, and often tainted with sour opinions and insecure thoughts.

No matter how many times a human may glance at their features in a mirror

they will still never understand their true beauty.

It doesn't make sense to call ourselves ugly

because we don't really see ourselves.

We don't see the way our eyes sparkle when we get excited,

or how the smile on our face expands with laughter.

We don't see the stillness of our body as we sleep,

all curled up and silent,

chest steadily rising and falling with peace.

We don't see our eyes as we love,

mouth as we speak, 

hands as we serve.

Trust me. 

You would know how exquisitely bright and beautiful you are

if you could only see yourself 

beyond the mirror.