In the mirror’s gaze, I find
A reflection of days gone by,
With every scar and every line,
A map of where I’ve been, and why.

Each flaw, a story softly told,
In whispers of the night and day,
Lessons learned and hearts consoled,
In acceptance, I find my way.

The shadows play upon my face,
Not marks of shame, but tales untold,
Embracing every curve and space,
A journey worth its weight in gold.

So here I stand, with open heart,
Embracing all that I have been,
For in acceptance, lies the start,
Of loving deeply from within.