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"What Is Beauty"


3/9/15

1:27 p.m.

I don't have big boobs or a big butt

Does that not make me beautiful?

 

I have stretch marks on my belly and thighs

Does that not make me beautiful?

 

I have short hair instead of long, thick hair

Does that not make me beautiful?

 

I have basic, brown eyes instead of blue, green, or even grey

Does that not make me beautiful?

 

I am flat chested

Does that not make me beautiful?

 

I am a breast cancer survivor who's lost all of their hair

Does that not make me beautiful?

 

I am short with short legs

Does that not make me beautiful?

 

I have acne

Does that not make me beautiful?

 

I have scars that seem too ugly and disgusting

Does that not make me beautiful?

 

I have either too dark or too pale of skin

Does that not make me beautiful?

 

We may ask ourselves these questions

We may evaluate ourselves often...

But the truth is ladies

These are the things that make us beautiful

©Ananias Kale Waters

 

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Watersak

I have recently graduated from high school and am now enjoying the summer life. My plans after graduation is to attend a Junior college to get my basics out of the way, and later transfer to a university to either major in Music Therapy or Forensics Psychology. I would also like to major in Screenwriting/Playwright, but I am not sure which university I would like to attend for that particular major. During my spare time I would read books/the bible, listen (or play music, and yes I am an instrumentalist. I know how to play the Baritone/Euphonium and the Trombone), write poetry, and research on various subjects...I figured the more I learn, the more aware I am of what is going on either around me or far away. My favorite color is purple and I love Asian food (especially Viatnamese). I hope that my writing and my profession for which ever God gives me talents in will help a lot of people and in return, make this world a little better someday.

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Watersak
<p>I had written this poem in hopes to uplift some of our young people who are battling with low self-esteem...especially our young women. I have found every thing in the book that many of us may consider to be a "flaw" or a "curse." To me, they are wonderful creations of what God had made for us. It is normal for us to feel this way about ourselves from time to time, especially when we turn into teenagers.&nbsp;But let us&nbsp;show the world&nbsp;(and when I mean "us" I am referring to those who struggle with low self-esteem including myself) that we are beautfiul in our own way too!</p>
Watersak
<p>Thank you very much ma'am. &lt;3 :)</p>
savigirl14
Great poem

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