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Do you see the real me?
When you look at me, what do you see?
Do you see an untroubled teenage girl, or do you see the real me?
Do you see a girl who looks in the mirror, despising what she sees?
Her flaws magnified; her imperfections seize.
A girl who longs to be beautiful, to fit in, and be cool.
But instead, she feels like an outsider, like some fool.
Do you see a girl who wishes to be someone else?
Someone perfect and assured.
A flawless woman indeed.
Someone who can get others' praise, without having to beg or plead.
Do you see a girl who doubts every action?
Second guessing every word.
Afraid of making a mistake
Her confidence blurred.
Do you see a girl, with her mind always on a spree?
Her thoughts are a prison, a raging sea.
Tossing and turning, trying to set herself free,
But her doubts and fears still her captive,
Keeping her as a hostage in her negative narrative.
Now let me ask you again,
When you look at me what do you see?
Do you see a plain old girl, or a prisoner begging to be set free?
Tell me,
Do you see the real me?
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