In shadows deep, where doubts reside,
A quiet voice begins to chide.
Reflections cast in muted hues,
A war within, no truce to choose.

The mirror’s gaze, a harsh decree,
Unveiling flaws no eyes can see.
A whispered taunt, a silent scream,
Chasing away each hopeful dream.

Beneath the surface, battles rage,
A heart confined within its cage.
Yearning for peace, yet lost in fight,
Against the self, in endless night.

But in the depths, a light may gleam,
A gentle touch, a whispered dream.
To learn to love what once was spurned,
And find the strength in lessons learned.