Perspective by Renee Firer

                 Richard P J Lambert CC



Perspective

Gouge out your eyes
and give them to me
so I can see me 
the way you do— 
strength where
there is none.

My mantra,  
Someone will 
desire me as I am.
Then, Somewhere,
maybe one day.

Between the lines— 
unworthy of love,
a broken record
huddled under blankets, 
cheeks streaked 
with mascara.

You are beautiful.

Each word a blow
delivered like a shock
to the heart, mystifying.

I am not who you think I am. 

You are good enough.

Say it again.

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Renee Firer is the Founding Editor of Twist in Time Literary Magazine and co-host of The Dear World, Love History Podcast. When she’s not working on her novel, she can be found reading, napping, and trying to tame curls Medusa would envy. Her work has appeared in Drabblez Magazine, Brave Voices Magazine, and Moonchild Magazine. Follow her on twitter @ReneeFirer or check out her writing on reneefirer.com.

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