i looked in
the mirror today
and didn't believe what
i saw staring back at me.
i saw scars of all different shapes
sparkle
almost as if to show me
the many times
i was
my own light
to guide me
through my sickness.
i saw years of
self hate and abuse
tumble off my shoulders
and down my back along
with my light brown locks.
i saw my eyes
screaming out
all my inner beauty,
trying to make it surface,
but never overpower.
and i saw
someone i loved.
someone i was proud to be.
someone worth saving.