Narcissism, till now

I respect you
Knowing, that you had no choice
but to be left with shortcomings that you have
The environment, and circumstances of your life
till now
have been dictating their terms
relentlessly

I respect you
for all the good that is there in you
inspite of the curel world
because all the dreams you have dreamt
till now
have left their mark, in your smile
forever

I respect you
inspite of
self pity taking over sometimes
you never forgot to tell me
till now
how much you love me
from across the mirror