Why Appearance Matters

I remember the days When a ponytail was good enough When contacts were for Sundays And makeup was only for special occasions I remember the days When yoga pants were ok And you could where flip flops No matter the weather Now these days Sleeping in is a thing of the past Sunglasses don’t work with regular glasses And makeup is an everyday thing Now these days Style is jeans or dress pants Cute boots, high heels Classic All-Stars Life was simpler then When only your peers Had something to say And impressing them didn’t matter But now there she stands Looking in the mirror Four years old and full Of quiet confidence Absolutely sure of what she wants Looking to you for inspiration She says with a smile “I want to look like you today.” And everyday For as long as you know her She will utter those words “I want my hair like yours today” And it will remind you For as long as you live To care just a little bit more Because she will always want to look Just. Like. You.