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either you're pretty or you're not

by elle-koenig

we see countless magazines every single day “no, you’re supposed to look this way.” I can’t believe what I’ve been taught either you’re pretty or you’re not. it doesn't matter who you are or if you’re brighter than a star. my hands are tied, my words are set how do I start a brand new thread? my story is written, already done who are you to hold the gun? is it me or is it you, wearing the dress that is brand new? your propaganda has taken its toll, but my combat boots are on a roll. I’m sick of ideas shoved in our minds I’m not that stupid, I know your kind. I’ll kick and shove ‘til I get out of here now I know there is nothing to fear. your minds are complacent, your hearts are unkind I will be the one to step out of line. so get out of my way; I won’t stop ‘til I’m done look at me: now I’ve got the gun.
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