I wonder if you’re any different
than you were before the change
because I really like who you are now
and now
I’m very curious if the you today
is an improvement over the you of yesterday.
You’re probably in no position to judge
for an outsider
which version of you is the improvement
and now I fear
I may never know.

I like what you’ve become
a great deal
but I can’t help but ask
if I’m being shortchanged
and whether I should have met you
some time back.

Maybe your mother has some insight
as to which you is best.
Or your music teacher
in high school.
Or some boys that you dumped
or a former doctor.
Do you think we could arrange some meetings?