She stares deep in the mirror, eyes scanning from left to right
But the mirror so honest reflects what's in sight.

Critiquing her image, acknowledging her imperfections and flaws she can't endure overwhelms her with profound fright.

She searches deeper, piercing her eyes through the mirror, trying to find something at least a dime of light.

The further, she looks the more her self-esteem fades into a mist of darkness, surrounded by envy and validation, with feelings of hatred spreads within her bones.

She stares deeper, not in the mirror but in the face of her opponent, scanning helplessly for any signs of imperfections
Feeling defected by the beautiful sight.

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