Be you

i can't see the keyboard
my visions blurring and
i don't know how its happened
how my thoughts have begun to fade

what kind of fake standards
do they expect me to reach
they say "beauty is on the inside"
but do they practice what they preach

take a look in the mirror
and what do you see?
Do I see a beautiful person
or a beautiful body staring at me?

To whom does it ever concern
how you look, what you say
their standards are so stern
but how do you live day-to-day?

standards are for products
and in case you can't see
i'm not a product honey
so quit trying to label me

fat or skinny, who really cares?
who could be really so shallow
To set a preference
according to what society will "allow"

Just be you
just be free
because if you're not you
i certainly don't want you to be me!

Reviews

[AbsentElements]

The last line makes you smile, a funny ending to another truthful poem. It's seems more and more now that everyone is concerned with how they look, and everyone just has a certain image they must maintain to be with 'the crowd'. I'm happy to say I am not, nor will I ever be one of these people. Very nice.

[ICE]

I think that we live in a emotionally damaging world. We need to find the beauty not only that resides within ourselves, (despite what others may say),but within others too. I loved this piece! You are an extraordinarily gifted writer who writes beautiful things.

[Chirinos20]

this is a great piece! the message is exceptional!

[Sharkapillar]

I love the second stanza. There's just something about it that really strikes me. This conveys an excellent message. It flows, and the rhyme seemed effortless. Great write. :D
Sorry for the short reviews, btw
~Blessed Be~
♥

[Taylor H.]

wonderful! Great message!

[Levioshock]

Great write

[seal]

Awesome ending! I like it. However, I think the first stanza is kind of unnecessary. Great job though!

[Senseless whatever]

Great write. Don't let those thoughts fade! Very insightful write unfortunatley more easily said then done.