Body Image

The pain in her shoulders

from blaming herself

that her breasts

divert

your attention

The pressure in her back

from not standing tall

so that you

weren't made

to feel small

The click in her hip

from when the girls used to laugh

at her shape

as she walked

on by

if only she knew 

that hiding for you

would damage

her posterior

chain

I hope you feel better

now the boys don't look.

Did you bond, 

     having a laugh

at her expense?

Do you feel better

hearing your voice so loud,

since she lost

the energy

to shout

She doesn't want the attention

which leaves her with scars

I bet you never thought your actions

could be taken 

this far

She may not be the rose

you all expected her to be

The rose attracts wasps

and she only wants bees.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Too much pressure as a result of body image by far. We should be happy to be who we are, but then we are made to feel as though we don't quite fit in. We aren't thin enough, our nose is too big, we are too short, you name it and that's what comes across. It takes a very strong mind to think, I don't care, I am happy with who I am. Strong and topical write LauraKate. Many will relate.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

some people just want to fit in...they don't ask for attention...and yet get unwanted attention.
Others fall all over themselves to attract others any way they can...but once they get the attention..what's inside falls way short.
j.

[Laura Kate]

That's exactly it. Some people don't even need to fit it they would just like to go under the radar so that they can focus on what they think is important. Thank you Jacob, I really appreciate your feedback.