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The mirror in the corner
Holds her captive by its lies
Convincing her that all she’s worth
Is equated by her size

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I know you’re tired of me and how I always look broken even when you’re whole.

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There’s a woman in the mirror who haunts me.

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My daughter was sleeping when the convulsions started.

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I’ve always looked at you wishing I would see someone else’s features.

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You don’t have to have defined abs and a gap between your legs to be healthy, you just have to be able to wake up every day capable of completing the physical and mental challenges the day presents you with.

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I live alone. Correction: I’m a lady who lives alone. Because of these facts, I do some pretty weird things since no one is around to judge me except for my mirrors and own ego. For example, I sing.

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84. What your braces say about your problem-solving abilities.