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Rise Up


Rise Up

 

Why? 

Why do we let this ugly world define us?

Why do we give it up so easily? 

Basically giving AWAY our dignity,

 

So much power between our thighs,

Yet still ignorant to the disguise,

Living a lie, 

Because we don't know our worth,

 

Our worth is not just a dime, not worth his time 

But a gem our husbands will search hard to find, 

A diamond in the rough,

So stop acting so tough,

Love yourself,

So you can inspire someone else

 

Makeup to cover up the pain

Living with disdain

Smiling to cover up the truth

Praying that no one will uproot

The undealt with wounds

That you experienced too soon

 

Know who you are,

So you can't be told what you are not

Build your confidence because 

 

When you are confident 

You become content,

 And when you are content You start giving compliments,

Dr. Seuss said "There is no one alive you-er than you..."

So do you boo,

 

You were created in His image

Stop looking to this imagery 

For sympathy 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tiara M
<p>This poem was written shortly after I struggled with low self-esteem. I was able to write this as a way to embrace what I have.</p>

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