Intelligence is Beauty

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At age six

instead of speaking about my behavior

the teacher spoke about my weight
at the age of 11

magazines taught me beauty was defined
by the amount of makeup I wore...

the more the better!
by age 13

I was just another vogue clone
beauty isn't a part of me

I sit in an empty room

and wonder "Who am I?"

Society has us so washed up
my first answer starts sound as "smart"

Social media shows a pretty face,

makeup done and hair in place.

beauty isn't a part of me.
I am a part of 5 million

negative post tweeted by women's selfhate

intelligence and beauty just don't mix!
Beauty isn't a part of me

I searched for perfection

encounter intelligence
It's beautiful hearing

math and facts coming out of my mouth
intelligence is beauty
the mirror no longer measures me
intelligence is a part of me

but beauty is too.

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