Generations

I see my mother
when I stand at the mirror
putting on my make-up

I see my mother
when my glasses sit on my
nose just like hers do

I see my mother
when I can't cry because I'm
trying too hard to be strong

I see my mother
and I wonder if she's as
strong as I always thought

I see my mother
and know that she knows
me better than I do

I see my mother
and wonder if she ever
sees herself in me