Why
I look in the mirror,
ββββββ Β Why canβt I be skinny ?
I change into something baggy in hopes it will hide my fat.
I look in the mirror,
Β Β Why canβt I be pretty?
I put on makeup in hopes to mask the beast that I call my face.
I look in the mirror,
Β Β Why canβt I be taller?
I put on heels to make me taller.
I look in the mirror,
Β Β Why canβt my teeth beΒ
Β Β whiter?
I put on bright red lipstick to make the illusion of white teeth.
I look in the mirror,
Β Β Why canβt I be good Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β
Β enough?
I lean against my bed.
Β Β Why do I try?
crying I lay in my bed thinking,
Β Β Β Β βIs this worth itβ
However the answer i seek, it just isnβt real.
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Comments
Ah, the materialistic conditioning of women. How often I have sat in the same place, wanting to be better. It's so hard to feel beautifulΒ
With love dear poet x
amazing, welcome to cosmofunnel
Itβs not worth it, and the answer you seek isnβt real! Weβve all stood where you stood, I have since puberty and still do!Β
I ask myself the same question every day. I feel you sister! I tell myself everyday that everyone is beautiful. Forget stereotypes, theyβre not natural. Plus bet they canβt write good poetry!!! Fab write, very honest xxxx welcome to Cosmo! Xxβ€οΈ??ββοΈ
Natalie...may I use your poem with your credits for my blog....i write a column about women' issues urging women to write in and this would be perfect for self esteem
I gained allot of weight recently and it bothers me deeply on a day to day basis
Sadly I think most people can relate to this, I certainly can! ?