Meet my needs

I know what you are thinking
Life would be easier
without me

You do not understand how
I hold this family
together

I will tell you what would
make life easier
for all of us

It is simple really
all you have to do is
meet my needs

For beauty –
care about appearances
compliment mine

For prestige –
achieve in all things
provide me with bragging rights

For order –
contain yourself
give me centre stage

Of course you have to always
exceed my expectations
to avoid my outrage

How else will you learn
what is required
to succeed

In a world filled with
so many who need
a magic mirror 

© Carol Good