I Wish

Written for someone whose mirror deceives them

I wish…

You could see you through my eyes

You would see your perfection

Without your own disguise

 

I wish…

You could see you

You could see the beauty

That shines brightly through

 

I wish…

You could see the true image I see

The one your mirror reflects

Is warped, society fogged its visibility

 

I wish…

You were happy like you say

Uninfluenced by media

The image they portray

 

I wish…

You could see

And be happy in your skin

It’s crafted flawlessly

 

I wish…

You could see beauty within

Your insecurities subside

And be unchained from the word thin

 

I wish…

You would believe me when I say

Your gorgeous, compliments to you

You are beautiful in every way

 

I wish…

You could look at you through me

And love yourself

As I do…

Unconditionally….

Author's Note

I am saddened by the amount of women who suffer because of society and media's stereotype of a beauitful woman. I wish that all women knew their worth, their true beauty, unmasked and true. Not pushed onto them by magazines, tv and society. All women are beautiful.

Reviews

[Melanie Genevieve]

This is great. It's unfortunate that so many women hold themselves to the standard of the cultural stereotype of beauty instead of broadening their horizons and realizing beauty comes in many shapes and forms. We experience much less beauty in the world when we look through such a narrow lens and it becomes that much harder to see the beauty in ourselves.

[DJ]

So true Melanie! A narrow lens is a very hard burden to bare I'm sure, but beauty does come in all shapes, sizes and races. I try to see the beauty in everything, as I believe that everything has a unique beauty only attributed to them. Thank you for your review and taking the time to read :)

[Douglas White]

And it's not just the women that suffer from stereotypes. But this poem is one I can really relate to, because I've tried to say similar things to many women through the years, although it fell on deaf ears. I think you hit this one for a home run.

[DJ]

That's true, there are plenty of stereotypes for the guys too. Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it :) Keep telling them anyway, hopefully one day it'll make a difference to someone and that makes it worthwhile :)

[Electric Scribe]

This is beautiful, and I completely agree. Truly a tragedy when ladies trend towards neglecting to see the inner beauty themselves because of some psychotic marketing ploy instills the image of perfection through mass beauty products or body styles. Go you for writing one from the fellas to the ladies. LADIES ITS ABOUT YOUR MIND AND SOUL =) Much love good write.

[DJ]

Thanks electricScribe, you are awesome. I love your comments! I second that, it is about a ladies mind and soul! Thank you for stopping by and leaving your mark my friend :)

[Electric Scribe]

Awweee thanks it's awesome to know my comments are wanted =) As much as there needs to somewhat be an initial physical attraction. It is not the most dominate quality, as we age beauty fades from all of us. However, our minds, our hearts, our souls, those are for life and carry far more weight.

[DJ]

Totally agree! I was just saying that on one of these posts actually. Mind reader haha

[Sam]

This is a very hard subject to touch. But you did so beautifully. It is hard being a woman with the super skinny air brushed models on the cover of every magazine it seems. But natural beauty isn't celebrated like it should be. So we compare ourselves and we loss that glow we once had because we know there is no way to look that good. Society has done a wonderful job at crushing self-confidence and the concept of being happy with self. All women are beautiful but it harder to admit I am.
Thank you for this poem and celebrating the beauty within all ladies.

[DJ]

Thank you so much Sam :) I wish natural beauty was celebrated more. It saddens me to see women out there with such low self confidence, when they are so beautiful, inside and out. I am glad that you liked this, but sorry that you can relate...

[London's Lily]

Wow... this poem counters my poem, "The Enemy Before Me."
This will be the first item I place in my little library. I've been told, in amazingly similar words, what you say in the last 2 stanzas... many times, yet I've always refused to believe.
Thank you for sharing this pertinent message expressed so beautifully. There's nothing like a poem that speaks directly to you... you know? :)

[DJ]

I am going to have to read that one London's Lily. Thank you so much, that is an honor and very humbling. It is hard to believe it, my friend is the same. No matter what anyone else says she has to be happy with herself before any compliment will sink in. But no matter what, I will compliment her every day and try to let it sink in slowly at her own pace, over time. You are beautiful too, one day I hope you can believe it.

[London's Lily]

I showed this poem to my love, and he promptly pasted the last 2 stanzas back to me, and I could practically hear his foot tapping impatiently from thousands of miles away ;)
Some of us girls are just a pain in the butt when it comes to our image, but believe it or not, sometimes we do believe what you guys say... we just argue with ourselves over it later. ;) Keep telling her. She can disagree all she wants, but she still needs to hear it, trust me. :)

[DJ]

Hahaha! It's good that you have a love like that, who is able to tell you those things, its so nice to hear.
Not a pain in the butt, it is understandable how some women have low self esteem due to media and society's stupid stereotype of the perfect woman. It is unfair, all the pressure women have to conform to. The thing is my partner is amazingly beautiful, but because of her culture and society she can't believe it and the inner torment she suffers is horrible. I will tell her, everyday, not only because she needs to hear it, but because it is true.

[Clockwork]

I am also saddened by the way in which the media forces stereotypes upon woman. I think this social pressure to meet the criteria of that archetype develops, and becomes really harmful for people who don't live up to those things. Its just not right.

I've often found myself wishing what you wish in your first stanza for some truly beautiful and talented woman that I know.

I think my favorite part of this one is your third stanza, and giving those wonderful women their true image instead of that fogged one.

I like where your heart is with this write, and mine is right where yours is.

[DJ]

It is very sad indeed. The pressure that some women have on them due to society, some men's expectations and the media is so harmful. Not only to their health, but their self-esteem and own image of themselves.

I truly appreciate your comment and I appreciate where your heart is even more. We need people like you in the world, ones who care. :)

[Tom]

See below my written review 100/100 from me for this poem!

[Tom]

A stirring tribute to the female race and so wonderfully penned, couldn't agree more with the poem's message, well scribed!

[DJ]

Thank you so much Tom I really appreciate your review and you taking the time to read it :) Nice to see other men agreeing to this.

[Holly Mason]

I adore your last stanza....it shows a beautiful soul
I often think - when all races have converged (as they say it will) then only true beauty (which is inside out) will shine...
I feel for your friend ...I am happy with myself but it is a choice ,a conscious choice and it is hard to make...I have a friend that suffers so from low self esteem -I watch her life slip away- I wish as well -
thank you wonderful write truly

[DJ]

Thank you so much Holly! I agree completely with what you say, it is so sad watching someone suffer with low self esteem, I just wish I could take it away. I am so glad for you that you are happy with yourself. I hope more women/people are able to make that choice at some stage in their lives too. Thanks for reading and for your kind words :)

[Broken Wings]

That is a beautiful write Cairo. Unfortunately image is something that haunts majority of women in this day and age. Media certainly doesn't paint a realistic picture of the 'perfect' woman. Men usually look at looks before anything else, this stems from caveman times where a woman's looks represented her ability to reproduce, thus continuing the bloodline. Survival was all they sought, but that "trait" is generational and has been passed down over time, with men still looking at outer beauty and figure. I appreciate the the message in this piece, one all women with insecurities should read. Thank you, its a very sweet write with a nice message and tone through-out.

"I wish…
You could see beauty within
Your insecurities subside
And be unchained from the word thin"

I love this as it suggests that women are chained to their insecurities and to the word thin, which is true in many cases.

[DJ]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah it is sad how most men are wired that way. To an extent physical attraction is necessary but it should not be the deciding factor when picking a girlfriend/wife. The deciding factor should always be character, morals, and shared passions. Character always coming first. Looks fade over time, so if you chose based on that, what else is there left when you get a little older?? Nothing. Commitment is a life long thing, you need a lot more than good looks on which to build a solid foundation and marriage. Thank you so much for your comment and I do hope more women read this and feel slightly better and smile.

[Broken Wings]

Totally agree with all that you've said. Character should come first, from both parties involved. Thanks for the great read :)