She was a pretty thing,
talented and beautiful.
But she believed the opposite
all because of what her father told her.

"You’re not pretty
You're worthless"
All these things
on repeat in her mind.

Then one day
a boy with scars like hers
came up to her
and said,

"No matter how dark it is
there is always hope
I love you
and you are beautiful. "

This was the first time anybody
said nice things to her
and she started to cry
as the boy held her close.

Now, ten years later,
they stand side by side
at the altar of love
and each say, “I do.”

Because of the boy with scars like hers,
she held onto hope.
She realized that she had a say,
she realized that it will get better.

So no matter where you are,
the storm won't last forever.
Just hold onto hope,
this pain is only temporary.