Mulan

Mulan
(Character from Mulan...obviously)

Who is this girl before you,
this girl in your reflection?
This painted china doll,
ornately dressed
with saddened eyes.
The weight of the world
is upon your shoulders,
One wrong move
will shame you,
bring dishonor to your family.
But don’t let the gloom get you down,
steal the childish smile from your lips.
Throw off your weary frown,
don’t let life get you down.
Your choice is made,
your mind is set,
to save your family
you’re taking matters into your own hands.
A sweep of gleaming blade,
flutter of hair,
armor to mask your feminity.
With shining eyes,
hands steady on the reins,
you go off to war.
Your reflection watches you go,
silent and sad,
but you are not that girl
anymore.