Disappointment

I look at myself and all I see is grey

I try so hard to pray it away

I know it's cliche

But I can't stand my own face

It's sad eyes

They see through my lies

My oversized thighs

My failure to revise

I despite this disguise

I look at myself and all I see is disappointment

Try harder I mumbled in exhaustion

What a collision

My own derision

One day, soon, I will look at myself and all I will see is joy

My reflection, I will enjoy not want to destroy

I will not be coy

As the sun dawns

All will be gone I vowed

I look at myself today and all I see is hope

For I am proud

I want to scream it loud in crowd

I am proud of me and you

And with that statement I feel so new.

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