I looked into the mirror
It smiled back at me
“You are the fairest amongst all,
You are the beauty’s epitome”
It told me so many times
Boosting my ego and morale
I felt I was on cloud nine
As a princess in a fairy tale
But something terrible happened
It showed flaws on my face
I think it needs repair for
Daring to put me in disgrace
From a friend who was so loyal
It seemed supreme betrayal
~ Sudha Dixit
Bangalore, India