Perfect?

insecuregirl

Because,
I'm only pretty when you put a filter over me.
I'm only pretty when I have black eyelashes or darker eyebrows.
I'm only pretty when I cover parts of my face with my glasses.
I'm only pretty when I where baggy clothes to cover up the parts that are imperfect.
I'm only pretty when my closest friends compliment me, because that's what friends are for.
I'm only pretty, when I blur most of my face and put and insecure caption.
Why can't I be pretty all the time?
And if I try I'm trying too hard so I'm not pretty, I'm just insecure.
I can't go out wearing a tank top because I show my bra or my shoulders.
I can't go out wearing a crop top because it shows my stomach which no one likes either apparently.
I can't go out wearing shorts that are above my finger tips because then I'm just being slutty.
I can't wear makeup or I'll just look like I'm trying to hard.
And I don't wear any I get called ugly or tired.
Why can't I be called pretty for looking like how I want?

  • Author: A.D. (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 17th, 2017 20:22
  • Comment from author about the poem: I'm a normal teenager living in a society where some people (like me) are no where near some stupid word called "perfect". We are told that we have to be skinny but not too skinny, but we also have to be thick but not "fat", and us girls can't cut our hair off without being called "homo" or "a boy" which I wouldn't take to offense unless people think it's something to make me offended? I just don't get society.
  • Category: Sad
  • Views: 12
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Comments2

  • rrodriguez

    Just be who you want to be. Society is always judging, especially if you follow its cues. Be happy with yourself! Enjoyed reading your poem.

  • ron parrish aka wordman

    beauty lies in the heart.love lies in the soul,



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