Trying to See

She stares at the mirror,

Trying to see what

Everyone else does.

The pretty eyes

The beautiful complexion

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"What a beautiful girl!"

"What brains she has!"

"She'll go far!"

"You must be so proud of her!"

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She doesn't see,

All those brains

Those eyes

Or that complexion.

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All she sees is disappointment,

Broken dreams

Lost prizes.

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All she wants to do is

Scream