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 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 and bloody wrists. Bony thighs, fake smile; Mirro,r am I pretty yet?
(Julie Martinez)