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by Natz_450

Her body was a canvas Her thoughts and words, the paintbrush The thoughts and opinions of others, the paint For too long, she had painted dark colours onto her skin Reflecting what others wished her to show Now, she is painting brighter colours onto her skin For she is learning to love the body she is in Her body is a canvas Her thoughts and words, the paintbrush The thoughts and opinions of others, the experience Her actions, the paint
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Natz_450
21 / F / South Africa
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Written by
Natz_450
21 / F / South Africa
Published
Aug 26, 2018
Time
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I've let negativity rule for too long. It's time to let the sunshine in.

(Inspired by Dawn Bunker)

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