you watch me
as i watch
you

criticize is what you do
you say your nose
“just isn’t right”
your hair
“too light”
and your genes
are

taken for granted

why can’t you
love
what you see in
me
like i love
what i see in
you?

i am your mirror
and i demand
that you
learn to love me
like i’ve
always loved
you
watch me
as i watch you