water

To see your reflection in the water.
But there are bubbles.
Insecurity. Depression. 
All hidden in the warm, shallow, clear water. 

To see your reflection in the water-
Beauty is shown as well.
Love for yourself.
All hidden in the cold, deep, murky water.

Not everything is what it looks to be.
Joy fills the world- 
If you ignore the exaggerated news.
And water is just the challenge
To see if you love YOU.

crisscross

NY

15 years old

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