flawless

xxix

[ found on a model of a mind ]

i may live life with demons
inside my soul but at least
i'm not letting it conquer
my whole life. from the
beginning, i have never
felt beautiful about myself.
even compliments from
people did not help my
self-esteem either. in my
mind, it always tells me to
stop judging harshly on
myself but what my heart
feels betrays me. because
once i look in the mirror, i
see someone who is not
capable enough to look
gorgeous but as long as
that tiny voice of reason
tells me that i'm beautiful,
then i can manage to hope
that one day i will truly
believe that i'm lovely
inside and out.

- julietta