Looking in the mirror
Blurry image
Playing with hair
Studying face
Hair won't cooperate
Face is scarred
Shirt not right
Feeling ugly
Thinking about all those girls at work
With hair that falls just right
Simple clothes so stylish
And perfect make up
Watching your friend at school
So sweet and funny
Everyone loves her
Feeling envious and alone
Hating yourself
For feeling so jealous and insecure
Wishing you could be like her
Feeling unappreciated and invisible
At home in your room
Tears filling your eyes
Not even sure why you're crying
Just feeling so alone and confused
Why are you so jealous?
Why do you feel so alone?
Is it all imagined?
Are you just crazy?
You wonder if you'd be missed
You wonder if people ever wish you were there
You wonder if your friends really like you
You wonder if you are really worth it
Lift your head
Look in the mirror
See those tears?
They're real
Those emotions and that confusion?
Real too
But you know what else?
That girl in the mirror?
She's beautiful
Not for her clothes
Not for her makeup
Not for her jewelry
But for her gorgeous smile
Her dazzling dreams
And her precious heart
Her smile is beautiful
Her dreams are beautiful
Her courage is beautiful
Her wit is beautiful
Love that girl in the mirror
Love that little scar on her chin
Love those hairs that never do what she wants
Love those eyes that show her heart
Love her style, the way she expresses her personality
Love her interests, her music, her writing, her dance
Love her stupid obsession with that TV show
Love her silly little habits
Love her stupid journal entries
Love her failed selfies
Love her imperfections
Love her vulnerability
Love her stubbornness
Love her OCD
Love her wit
Love her ability to feel
Love her individuality
Love her taste
Love her sexy imagination
Love her innocence
Love her courage
Love her dreams
Love her unique voice
Love her wild laugh
Love her crooked smile
Love her glittering tears
Love that girl in the glass
Love who she has been
Love who she will be
Love who she is
Because life starts
With loving that girl in the mirror
