Mirror, Mirror

I'm so ugly. My hair is so short. I look like a boy. Teacher didn't even know who I was.

I don't see what you're talking about, you are and have always been beautiful.

I have so much acne! Why can't my skin be as clear as the other girls'? It's so nasty. I hate these blackheads. And these glasses don't help. Why am I so different? I'm so stupid. Nobody says I'm pretty.

I don't see what you're talking about, you are and have always been beautiful.

Now my acne is gone, but look at these scars! They're so obvious! I mean, when I look at the mirror, I don't see them right away but that's even worse because I think I look better than I do, especially when I don't have my glasses on! I need more makeup. And these blackheads are like craters on my nose! I hate this!

I don't see what you're talking about, you are and have always been beautiful.

Well, ok. It's not that bad. I mean, a lot of people look like me, right? A lot of famous people. Makeup can cover the scars. And I don't usually use mascara, but that would help my eyes stand out. So...not so bad. But look at this stain on my tooth! Why do I smile all day? Everyone sees it, and they probably think it's rotten! Why did there have to be so much fluoride in my mom's water???

I don't see what you're talking about, you are and have always been beautiful.

Wow, look at the way the shadows outline my face. I do have a pretty smile. And my cheekbones are pretty. I guess I'm not so ugly after all.

Now you're seeing what I'm talking about, you are and have always been beautiful.

I want people to see kindness in my smile. I want them to see the joy in my face and feel it too. The life inside lights up my eyes. Wow, I really love my face. It's perfect for me.

Now you know, you are and have always been beautiful.