Sep 2016
I am what I am and I am ugly
But that is ok
My life is meant for something other than to be looked at
And craved after by many
Although this too is noble in itself.
No, I am different, am other,
too loud and proud and caring.
I am meant for different things where
I sketch skyscapes with my words
And turn minds with my musings
And I don't need appreciation for the body that does it.
I have lumps and marks and redness
But my arms are strong for lifting
And my brain quick to change the things that I see fitting.
So, do not cry that you are ugly,
Be happy that you are, for you are made for different things
And different people too.
But that is ok
My life is meant for something other than to be looked at
And craved after by many
Although this too is noble in itself.
No, I am different, am other,
too loud and proud and caring.
I am meant for different things where
I sketch skyscapes with my words
And turn minds with my musings
And I don't need appreciation for the body that does it.
I have lumps and marks and redness
But my arms are strong for lifting
And my brain quick to change the things that I see fitting.
So, do not cry that you are ugly,
Be happy that you are, for you are made for different things
And different people too.
People need to stop saying that everyone is beautiful in their own way, and start saying that beauty isn't everything, and that we are not all supposed to be beautiful. A model would never feel bad about herself because she is not as intelligent as a scientist, or as kind as a nurse, and therefore so too should non-models feel bad about themselves for not being beautiful. Models and actresses are supposed to be beautiful, and it is part of their job, and they should be praised for it. Other women should not be made to feel like they have to be gorgeous and good at everything else they do too.
(England)
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