She
I look in her eyes
And what do I see
But a version of myself
And you
Looking back at me
Not a carbon copy
But familiar features
My almond eyes
Your upturned nose
Familial full cheeks
Skin tone a shade between
Hands like mine
Toes like yours
Beyond structure
Does DNA explain
Shared mannerisms and tastes
The looks she throws
Her favourite foods
Her pet hates
Sometimes typically maternal
Sometimes wholly paternal
Nature and nurture combined
Encapsulated in her we see
Reflections and echoes
An intoxicating blend of you and me
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