I am...

I am...

A Poem by Sarah W. French

I paint my face
red lips, pink cheeks,
and a perfect smile put in place.

I imagine my body
standing straight,
with out a single wrinkle.

My hands are clasped
holding my hopes,
behind closed finger tips. 

I am a doll
molded for you,
changing with each breath.

I am a girl
who wants approval,
but is too scared to get it.

I am a faerytale
a thing on the verge of reality,
but never truly believed.

© 2012 Sarah W. French


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I really like this. I get a young child/teenager hoping for their parents to shape them the way the world won't ridicule her or harm her. It's as if the subject is making it clear to the world/their parents that they are just now venturing out in the world with a clear mind. Halfway in their childhood but opening up to their teenage years. Clinging the fairytales still, and hoping the world is like one of those they have read in a book or one they have made up in their mind.

I did notice one small detail:
"I am a faerytale" *Fairytale?

Other than that, this is truly a brilliant piece. Wonderful job.

Posted 12 Years Ago


Sarah W. French

12 Years Ago

Thank you so much. and everything is said is right to the tee.

the word fairy can be sp.. read more
ElizabethRaine

12 Years Ago

Ah, I see. I'm sorry for pointing it out then. Really wonderful job with this. =)
Sarah W. French

12 Years Ago

I'm actually surprised someone didn't point that out earlier. it's an uncommon version.
I am imagining a butterfly just emerging for the first time and spreading its wings in a beautiful display of colour. This is about self-belief and confidence, there can never be enough fairies in the world

Posted 12 Years Ago


beautiful. When i read the title and saw the picture my first thought was "I am a faerytale waiting to begin" but I like your line better. sad, very well written. Keep writing Sarah!!!

Posted 12 Years Ago



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I won't be publishing all my poems on here but I am putting them on my tumblr. Please check them out. I'm a 16 year old girl who mostly writes poems. I have been verbally bullied and use poetry t.. more..

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