Internal Voices

When I look in the mirror,

who do I see?

I see someone I do not like,

and who will he grow to be?

I see someone who is fragile,

someone who is blind;

blind to what the others see,

to all but the internal voices in his mind.

The voices scream and yell,

saying "You're not good enough",

they're as loud as a Church bell,

echoing "You're going to Hell".

It took some time for me to look at myself,

the skin and bone I possess,

to silence the voices deep within,

because I am truly blessed.