The mirror makes nothing of potential,
Makes no sheep a better man.
It brings a darker pasture:
A lowly state where the best of hopes may be misplaced.
You look beautiful just as you stand.
Only your heart can strengthen your hand.
Pick your head up; you’re wasting your time.
That mirror has kept you from doing what’s right.
Your stomach as empty as your head.
When is your quota met?
When all that’s left is bone?
You’re beautiful, I know.
So take a step back. Look away.
We will all be dead someday and just ugly as sin.
But may the things we’ve done serve as keystones to our memory.
A picture paints nothing of potential,
Helps no weak strengthen a hand.
It brings a darker pasture:
A lowly state where the best of hopes have been misplaced.
Love yourself, it’s all you can do.
That mirror will lead to the death of you.
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