what do you see when you look in a mirror
the same person you saw many years ago
but you looked so different back then
are you afraid to look in a mirror these days
do you just glance quickly at your appearance
avoiding eye contact
how come we all like talking selfies
sharing and saving them
but we try and avoid the mirror
of course you can alter your selfies
make your skin tone look good
but there is no post processing in a mirror
what you see is what you get
no flattery or lies, its all you just as you are
its easier for guys to avoid mirrors
well at least those who do not wear makeup
I only look in the mirror to shave in the morning
my gaze firmly fixed on my stubble
not wanting to bump into
that bleary eyed person called me
occasionally I will dare to look into my eyes
something strange always happens
I question if its really me
or just my minds version of reality
it always feels uncomfortable
then I step aside and the image is gone
but thankfully I am still there
I do not need a mirror to prove I am still alive
or to remind me how I look
I prefer to reflect on who I am in my mind
I wonder if bearded men suffer from mirror shyness