It’s a one-time look
Like an unfinished book
When you’re tired, hired or fired
The image is the face you took
For brushing teeth, hair and feelings away
Do I obey school rules…
Or follow nutty squirrels?
Messages given an image on the wall,
Comfort, encourage, and slow the fall
As planning and care will keep it tall.
Support and preparation tackle this wall
Respect and pride buy clothes from the mall.
Care and love will permit me to escape
My reflection’s reflective caretaker behind.
Acceptance, approval beats a belligerent tape;
By eschewing my mirror I’ll never go blind.
5/17/2016