She would be pretty if I weren't for circles round her eyes,
If she hadn't cut her hair she'd look more like a girl.
If it weren't for the scars and stretch marks on her thighs,
She would be the girl I wanted her to be.
She would be beautiful almost if she wore the dresses I chose,
If she stood up taller maybe she'd find a boyfriend.
If she would either say something nice or keep her mouth closed,
She would be pretty much perfect.
She would have pure porcelain skin if it weren't for the piercings,
If she would only stop crying more people would like her.
If it wasn't for her love of music above all other things
I wouldn't be ashamed to call her my daughter.
