Flaws

You look at yourself in the mirror 
and feel proud of who you be
but the truth is when you look closer
you really don't like what you see

You look at yourself in the mirror
and hate what is looking back at you
but your dislike is just for the external
because that's how you define what's true

You look at yourself in the mirror
and see the error of your ways
the memories flash before your eyes
awash by the pain, the guilt stays

You look at yourself in the mirror
and the tears begin to flow
all the lies and harsh words 
has you in a constant limbo

You look at yourself in the mirror
and raise a toast to your good deeds
claiming that you deserve the best
because of all you've done and achieved

You look at yourself in the mirror
and are ashamed of what you've become
decadent, depressed, disconsolate,
you're empty, you've hit the bottom

You look at yourself in the mirror,
wondering what you're supposed to do about your flaws:
they take too much to disguise,
they are too much to carry,
they are taking a toll on your life.

Our flaws should serve to remind us

that we can't achieve perfection on our own,

no sense to hide or go on with pride,

or we will feel unwanted, cut-off, and alone.

Perfection is not found in or is from any human origin, 

nor can we create or attain it by our efforts. 
Our flaws are for reasons much greater 
than our goals and what we strive to portray.
It is wonderful to know that God loves us in spite of and even with our flaws. Therefore, our flaws don't define us even if and/or when we choose to define ourselves by our flaws.