if i could throw a penny
into a wishing well
and have
anything
come true
i would wish
that i could look in the mirror
and fall in love with the way
my dimples deepen
when i smile
or the way my hair
waves naturally
i would wish
that i could look over
every insecurity
i have ever had
and not cringe
at the sight of them
i just wish
i could feel beautiful
and accept myself
the way i am
instead of breaking down
and rubbing at my skin
hoping it would unveil someone else
i just wish
i could know
what it is like
to love myself
