don't bare your teeth at me,
whoever you may be
the monster in the mirror 
that only I can see

don't flex your claws my way
I have something to say
it isn't go away
but come back the next day

when my eyes can meet with you
and we can relate as we do
I'll realize you aren't bad
and you won't need to be sad

I'm not afraid of you
whatever you may be
I don't know what you'll do 
but I know you won't hurt me

I know that you can see
what you look like to me
but I'm not scared at all
no matter how fearful or tall

don't bare your teeth at me
whoever you may be
I know that you can see
what I make you out to be

and I'm a little scared
but my judgement isn't impaired
and if you were here
then I wouldn't be there

when our eyes meet, though 
I know what I will do
I realize suddenly
that I may know you

whatever you may be
you, in the mirror 
are me