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6 years old
Blue ribbon, silk ribbon
Streaming through my hair
Pigtails, toothless smile;
Mirror am I pretty yet?
10 years old
Ponytail, bobby pins
Taming my messy hair
Chubby thighs, crooked smile;
Mirror am I pretty yet?
14 years old
Straight hair, lipstick
Mascara running down my face
Trembling knees, broken smile;
Mirror am I pretty yet?
16 years old
Messy bun, chapped lips
Sobbing eyes, fake smile;
Mirror am I pretty yet?

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