Self reflection

I looked at myself 

up close and personal 

in a pink heart shaped mirror 

from Urban Outfitters. 

I had never done this before 

and quickly I felt 

as thought there was something wrong 

Was it meant to look.. like that? 

Suddenly I was afraid, I went to the GP,

they did tests, I peed into a paper cup, et all 

the duty nurse listened to my worries

asking about my hormones, 

(I should say, I have PCOS )

and it all came back all clear. 

Instead I have to think about why 

I have never looked down there before 

and know so little 

about my own

anatomy 

Written by Ariel Kirton (she/they)
Ariel Kirton is a feminist non-binary writer from the UK. You can follow them on Instagram @Ariel.Kirton. (she/they)