6 years old. 
Blue ribbon, silk ribbon,
Streaming through my hair.
Pigtails and a toothless smile; 
Mirror, am I pretty yet?

10 years old.
Ponytail, bobby pins,
Taming my messy hair.
Chubby thighs and a crooked smile;
Mirror, am I pretty yet?

14 years old. 
Straight hair, lipstick,
Mascara running down my face.
Trembling knees and a broken smile;
Mirror, am I pretty yet?

16 years old. 
Messy bun, capped lips, 
Sobbing eyes and bloody wrists.
Bony thighs and a fake smile;
Mirror, am I pretty yet?

(Julie Martinez)