Unsightly.
Hideous.
Ugly.
*
They say
these words
like they mean
something final.
*
As if
beauty
is the price
of belonging.
*
As if our
existence
means nothing
if we don’t have
the look they want.
*
As if our
worth only
comes from
our appearances.
*
As if
symmetry is
the only way of life.
*
But
if you
ask me
what I think,
don’t be surprised.
*
Crooked
smiles are
better than
perfect ones.
*
A pretty
face can’t
hide what’s
broken inside.
*
Broken
doesn’t mean
you’re unworthy.
*
Lost
doesn’t
mean you
can’t be found.
*
So,
embrace
the negativity.
It just means that
you’re not a performer.
*
You
are not
a fake, okay?
*
You
don’t
need to
please them.
*
Be
wild.
*
Be
loud.
*
Be
odd.
*
Be
weird.
*
Embrace
your inner
quirkiness, friend.
*
Ugly
is the
rejection
of a lie told
by those who
can’t see their flaws.
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I love this ❤️ great job and congrats on your top story!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
"Ugly is the rejection of a lie by those who can't see their flaws." A great ending to an awesome poem. I think this message is something everyone should hear. Incredible work!
Beautiful and inspiring. Remember these words next time you feel worthless, because worthiness isn't found in looks. I love your strong tones and words in this poem.
This was so inspiring and empowering Luna!! I absolutely adore this!!
"As if beauty is the price of belonging." Such a simple line, but so relatable and meaningful, I felt those words in my soul. A well-deserved Top Story.
💛 Congratulations on your top story! Your words are raw, honest, and powerful. Thank you for reminding us that being ourselves is enough.
I’ll embrace my weirdness !!! lol thank you and I love your inspiring message
This is a beautiful reminder that our quirks are what make us real.
Whoaaa, that last stanza was soooo powerful! Loved your poem!