The Mirror: A Poem On Self-Trust And Betrayal

This powerful poem explores the painful journey of recognising how we sometimes betray ourselves. Through stark, honest verses that culminate in a profound moment of self-recognition, "The Mirror" helps listeners connect with their own experiences of questioning their reality, ignoring intuition, and ultimately needing to rebuild trust with themselves. Each stanza builds toward the realisation that our deepest wounds often come from abandoning our own truth. This poem offers validation and inspiration for anyone healing from the impact of a loved one's addiction or working to reclaim their inner authority.

Words and narration by Jacky Power
Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay

Transcript

How can I trust you?

You shook me to the core.

You ignored my cries for help.

You laughed when I felt sore.

How can I trust you?

You don't look me in the eye.

You cover up what you really feel each time you speak.

You lie.

How can I trust you?

I told you my deepest fears.

But you dress them up in fantasy.

You ignored my bewildered tears.

How can I trust you?

You excuse away my pain.

Tell me that I invited it.

Imply that I'm insane.

Yet,

As I stand before you,

Our mouths synchronized in time,

Your betrayals are so familiar,

For the face I see is mine.

You