Fighter

You think you're ugly
that your body is gross
you don't seem to realise
how beautiful you are

you don't know quite
how much you can survive
you deal with the pain
and take it in your stride

you never can see
your true reflection
you see a monster staring back
as you gaze in the mirror

you self destruct all over
again and again
never pausing to pat
yourself on the head

you deserve some credit
love and tender care
take my hand, look at me
I'll take you there.