MIRROR

There are two sides
to me
Or maybe even more

I can't bury the one
that hurts you
The stupid one
Stubborn
Impulsive
Belligerent

I hate me and
I try to kill
Smother
But I won't
die
Or go away

The other Me
Hiding
In the mirror
on the other
Side
Is only seen
In flashes
When it's safe
When I am calm

One of Me
embraces life
loves

One of Me
Hates it
Hates everything
can't tolerate
endure
it all

But there is
a Patient Me.
A loving one
Understanding
compassionate

One day you'll meet her
Really know her
One day I'll introduce you to
Me

If I can find a way
Into the mirror

AN: unleashing the "good" in me