Love Poem: Mirror Mirror
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Written by: Erica Onwude

Mirror Mirror

Mirror mirror on the wall 
Please tell me why I always fall
When I try to do something that will build me up 
Then suddenly lose motivation and zeal for it all 

So many pursuits  were met halfway 
I tried to learn skills but procrastination domes my way 
Or suddenly I'm swamped with other responsibilities 
And when I'm ready to go back, people have already gone far 

When I look at my reflection what I see 
Is a failing hypocrite starting back at me 
People think I'm so smart and so put together 
They don't know what burns underneath my sweater 

I wish I could be easier on myself 
And take things one step at a time 
But with the way things are going 
I can only feel peace with God by my side