What Defines You?

What defines you? Think about it. Is it your background or your upbringing? Or your past and the mistakes that you have made? Is it the face you see when you look in the mirror? Or the hurtful names, violently thrown upon your tired ears?

 

I used to believe that I was defined by my appearance- that my 182lbs waist and my limp hair make me who I am as a person. But I only believed that because other people made me; drilled it into me that I would never amount to anything unless I changed the way that I look. I have a heart, and that hurt. A lot. But I also have a mind and my mind eventually realized that I could have the face of a porcelain doll and the body of a glamour model, yet I still wouldn’t be happy because happiness does not reside in Maybelline make-up and GHD hair straighteners. I am merely a young girl just starting out my journey in this harrowing world, but I want to be known for something greater than the mould of my face and body.

 

Your life is in your hands; only you have the power to decide the reason why people remember you. You decide what defines you. Make it something good. Turn the negativity of the world into a blessing, and start today.

Reviews

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Believe me, you have an amazing personality THAT is why i like you so much.
You are so talented, and your poems including this one, say a lot about you to.
This is another inspiring piece, and it says that you are strong, and you realize that people, will pick on you even if it was possible to be perfect, and you don't worry about what they think anymore.
I love this piece, I love almost everything you write, and I love your personality :)
Amazing write hun :)

[Laura Harrison]

Aww you're so kind Cimmy, thank you for the amazing review :)

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Your most welcome hun and i try :P

[Natalia]

I really like this poem because I can relate to it a lot. I know the desire to be known for more that the simple things of life- to make a name for yourself. Great poem! Keep it up!

[The Hampstead Poet]

I have always wondered this myself. My parents come from two very different backgrounds, and I try very hard to be defined by neither. But what must we keep, and what must we leave to define ourselves? A very eloquent, thought-provoking write.

[mark]

this just proves how strong you are towards this.
u don't care what anyone thinks, everyone's just jealous of you, its what a lot of people do, its stupid.
people are like that with my girlfriend (cimmy :) )
they just stare at her up and down and its stupid...they're just jealous. she doesn't take notice of them either.
its good you're just ignoring it now and not taking notice of them.
just be yourself like you have been and everyone else can go die in a hole :P
i enjoyed this little piece.
well done, great write :)

[Laura Harrison]

I didn't used to think that way, I used to care what people thought about this, but then I realized that some people just try to find any excuse to put you down so you might as well be yourself and screw what anyone else thinks :)

[mark]

yep that's right :)

[Moniba]

I think it's our character that defines us. And you're right, life is in our hands. We determine what we're remembered for.
I wish you a happy life:) And I hope you get to live in Tybee island.

[Laura Harrison]

Thank you, and so do I :)

[Brook]

Wow.
I.. i really am quite speechless.
I can relate to this.

A brilliant write, and positive. I love it.

[Anand Sehgal]

A very relevant write. much to ponder about. :)
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[Argonaut1]

This has such a positive and upbeat message and a great backstory. I like that your hook at the beginning that asks a question and then you tell your audience to really think, followed by some really thought provoking questions that need to be asked in this overly image-conscious society that we live in.

It's funny. I recall reading a poem on this website that had very similar themes about thinking about our pasts and how they've lead to the people we are today. You are in fact taking the premise one step further here and putting it all into perspective with a very inspiring message that I think so many people your age want to hear.

So, my assignment for you: take all of that pain and those hurtful words and turn them on their heads. Change it into something wonderful. You're very talented and you have a great start here. Don't stop and keep fighting the good fight!

[Laura Harrison]

Thank you so much for the lovely review, I appreciate it :)

[Lyn Anderson]

This is a great introspective write. It is well written, and well thought out.

[Laura Harrison]

Thank you, I'm so glad I was able to write something tonight, I've had writers block for over a week! I'm working on my second piece now :)

[❤ Maggie ❤..]

I love this. :) Absolutely perfect. :)

[Laura Harrison]

Thank you dearie :)

[❤ Maggie ❤]

You're very welcome! (: