Unpretty

Spoken from personal expirience.

I remember days, in the spring

when I could vent everything

til I was censored

and unremembered

 

or when I could look out my window

at night

and know that everything the critics said

is right

 

I torture myself

 just to be what they want

but common sense in my head

just continues to haunt

 

I don't feel kind, or happy, or pretty at most

I don't feel confident in my swimsuit when I'm at the coast

I'm locked in my head, and anyone can see

I no longer feel happy, I feel unpretty

 

They say my hair is too red, or my eyes are too green

I didn't notice before, but now in the mirror it's all I see

They say my freckles are ugly, I'm too short or too tall

I used to think I was lovely, but my self-esteem just took a fall

 

I don't feel kind, or happy, or pretty at most

I don't feel confident in my swimsuit when I'm at the coast

I'm locked in my head, and anyone can see

I no longer feel happy, I feel unpretty

Author's Note

I think any girl can relate to this.

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

This old grandpa can relate, too. I used to be eleven, believe it or not. One thing I've learned, and that's that we are our own worst judges. From what little I know about you, I'd say you've got a lot going for you, not the least of which is a flair for writing.

[Forever Hidden]

Humans always think what other people say about another person is true. We do too. But, you only think like that because they said so.Those people are just jeolous most of the time. They want the other person's beauty. They feel like trash because your/they are prettier then them. They want you/them to feel like trash too so that is why they say all this trash about you/them. People give up too easily and actually believe them. We should fight to stay strong
I only know that because I can relate to this. I know everyone can. Good write! Keep em comin'!

[A. V. Madison]

Haha thanks Seema :)

[Tai Ryens]

Let us not forget that males such as myself also feel this kind of pain, this kind of inability to achieve what society wants us to be. Well done.

[A. V. Madison]

Thank you.

[afra]

i can relate to this in a million ways ....excellent write ....well done

[A. V. Madison]

Thank you so much Afra!

[Dead Flowers & Co.]

I felt a lot like this very recently. When I first came out about having a girlfriend & being bisexual, suddenly everyone had something to say about my appearance. It got even worse when I became pregnant with my daughter Fae. But all ended up well, and I hope you can overcome these challenges, Maddie. You're a beautiful girl (not that I would hit on you haha) and David is lucky to have you. Never listen to the critics, babydoll. They're all Swedish virgins. Just trust me.


Rather gorgeous poem nontheless, and you're never unpretty babydoll.

-Eva

[A. V. Madison]

Such kind words, Eva! Thank you so much :)

[Dead Flowers & Co.]

Of course, babydoll. Take care.

[Harley (arbiter)]

Yeah that's what many feel like (at least what they tell me) but as I tell them it truly doesn't matter on the outside. Its the inside that counts. Don't listen to critics or haters. Be yourself. In this world its really all we have [being ourselves]. Great poem though