One glance in the mirror
 is all that it took.
Just a glimpse
 one little look,
Don't like what I see
 or stares back at me.
But what else could I 
 possibly be?
A little thinner
 is in my mind.
But where in the world
 could I possibly find
a diet I'd like 
 and follow to a "T"
This is just
 not like me.
My big, ugly nose
 freckles galore
Things I don't like
 but then I see more.
I begin to look past
 this shell others see
And try to find
 the real me.
I wish others would look 
 and see this too.
But it's kind of like a foot 
 inside of a shoe.
When I meet someone 
 I try looking behind
The mask they have on
 and try to find.
The real person 
 I'd like to know
A start of a friendship
 that maybe will grow
Why can't others 
 do this too?
They stare at your face 
 but never see you.
So when you meet
 someone brand new
Remember they're staring 
 right back at you.
Your hoping they're 
 not judging you.
But aren't you
 doing that too?
Someday in your life
 I hope you find 
That person inside
 who is always kind
Not judgemental
 by looks or race
And you can look past
 that outside case.
 
By: Jacie Risner