great expectations

When you say all bodies are beautiful what do you really mean 

While you are eyeing her like she’s some get-it machine 

Up and down like a trick shot in the air 

With me in the corner in disrepair 

Secret comments they say in their heads 

Magazines say “your fat! No more bread” 

When I look in the morphing mirror, in my eyes

What your saying to these young girls are lies!

Saying they need big assets to fit in 

Body dysmorphia betraying the win 

Education systems say you're accepted 

When kids run around telling yourself you are judged and neglected 

Pointing out insecurities to make them feel better 

Just to get the hate letter 

But you're looking at her wishing you were her 

While shes looking at you wishing she was you 

Yet that is simply not true 

You are you and there is no better truth

Author's Note

ok, so I am still working on the ending and might tweak a couple of things. tell me what you think.
be honest and feel free to give any thoughts or suggestions.
Anyways thanks, and enjoy!!!

Reviews

[Lockedheart]

Anyone who's looked different than the "beauty standard" can definitely relate to this. If your too skinny then your judged for not having, what you refer to as, big assets. If your big enough to have those assets but not a flat stomach then your also judged. Its an impossible world to please. I actually like the ending, when you said you are who you are and there is no better truth, I think It conveys pretty clearly you have to love and accept yourself for who you are. And thats the most freeing thing. I really liked your poem :)

[Ursa major]

exactly, you will never satisfy anyone!!! so why spend that energy listening to the people who think you aren't good enough when you can spend your energy loving yourself!
and honestly, it is the best feeling in the world when you finally find that love in yourself and others.
Thank you so much for reading!

[willweb]

I think the ending is fine. I did get a little confused in the poem but I think I found my way out. I just am not sure who is talking.

[Ursa major]

ok cool, I'll make some adjustments Thanks