Imperfections

Imperfections

A Poem by aloghty

She undresses, clothes pooling on the floor
Judging eyes gaze upon her body
Her flaws start jumping out
Invisible words written on her skin

"Too fat" thighs whisper
"Un-even" shoulders sigh
"Too small" lips breathe
"Crooked" teeth mumble

She climbs into the shower and tries to ignore her tears
Perfect is just a concept, an ideal, a dream
Something she will never be

Suds cover her body, tracing every line and curve
They smother the bad and allow the good to peek through
The truth she refuses to see

"Elegant" long fingers praise
"Unique" different colored eyes announce
"Cute" small nose observes
"Beautiful" her body declares

The curtain is draw aside, she steps out
Steam hugs her close as the mirror calls her attention
Begging her to take another look
She does

Yes, she has her imperfections
Some are good; others... not so much
But it really doesn't matter
Her imperfections are what makes her wonderfully interesting

© 2012 aloghty


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Emily this is really good! ( sorry I originally posted this review on your account..my bad. I feel like a lot of people can relate to this poem. Honestly, you have no reason to be nervous about writing poetry..you're a natural at it :D keep writing and keep up the good work

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

aloghty

12 Years Ago

I'm still shocked that I didn't notice you reviewing this as you sat right next to me. Thank you any.. read more
Allycat

12 Years Ago

You were too focused on your star wars video game to notice lol



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Emily this is really good! ( sorry I originally posted this review on your account..my bad. I feel like a lot of people can relate to this poem. Honestly, you have no reason to be nervous about writing poetry..you're a natural at it :D keep writing and keep up the good work

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

aloghty

12 Years Ago

I'm still shocked that I didn't notice you reviewing this as you sat right next to me. Thank you any.. read more
Allycat

12 Years Ago

You were too focused on your star wars video game to notice lol
I adore this poem - it really is a work of art - There is beauty in imperfection - I love the the way you've written how the parts of the body whisper things...it does seem like that - awesome poem!

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

aloghty

12 Years Ago

Thank you so much! I was really nervous since it's my first poem, but I'm really glad you like it!
Persephone

12 Years Ago

No need to be nervous, you have a great talent! Keep writing!
William

12 Years Ago

That was your first poem! You truly are talented then:D

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Added on July 30, 2012
Last Updated on July 30, 2012
Tags: imperfections, self esteem, body image

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Hey! I'm Emily. 16. Un-offically married to Spiderman. Psyduck is my spirit Pokemon. I like a lot of stuff. Yeah~ more..