Over sexualization

kay._.th

I think I oversexualize 

Myself 

Because I used to not be pretty 

 

I don’t feel attractive 

Unless my silky skin 

Is showing 

And my flawless face 

Is painted on 

 

I use my body as 

A tool 

 

Making it a piece 

Of the clothing I 

Wear 

 

Sometimes I don’t recognize her 

 

Not because I feel

Without myself

 

But the body 

I carefully sculpt

 

Feels a stranger 

To me.

 

The statement 

To good to be true 

Rings a bell.

 

I guess my insides 

Feel as though 

 

She is too beautiful 

For me.

 

- Kayleen Thurow 

  • Author: kay._.th (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 3rd, 2022 11:04
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  • domilla

    I’ve not yet familiarized myself with makeup but when my skin is on show is when I feel like I’m worth the look

  • L. B. Mek

    sadly, a lot of what we assume
    defines us
    is a reflection of the surroundings
    that curated our opinions and choices
    in life..
    it is important, we allow ourselves time
    to make sense of our needs and wants
    as far too often, we assume
    because we think a certain way, now
    that's how we'll be feeling the rest of our lives
    when in actuality, we rarely
    choose to repeat what we had for breakfast
    again, that same day..
    as-in, we're complicated and evolving creatures
    utilising the knowledge we accrue
    to collate ourselves
    into the person we wish to become..
    so today, what you think is an odd
    choice of presenting yourself
    may be something you look back at
    later in life
    as something empowering or freeing
    but its ok, to wait and see
    and not be too quick to pigeonhole
    ourselves as one thing or another..
    (my 2 cents, luckily its free..
    thanks for sharing, an important issue
    in modernity, written bravely and with considered clarity
    please
    try and forgive my lengthy comment
    I just get carried away is all)



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