Perfect Monster
Original poem by Ms. Scott
I have two minds
One says I can do no wrong
The other says all I do is wrong
I listen to them both
My mirror shows two reflections
One of beauty, power, and hope
The other of unworthiness, weakness, and defeat
I see them both
I am at once enough and lacking
My consistent projection of perfection
Conveniently blocks your view of my flaws
Until it’s too late…for you
I am too strong to ask for help, much less receive it
It seems, I may just have to gather up my conflicting minds
And two faces and destroy your wonderful image of me
Before it’s too late…for me