My Shape

< Standing in front of the smudged body length mirror, Displeased at the figure I see, My lips tremble as I glance at the scale in fear, Out of my own skin I wish to flee, Magazines and commercials filled with beauty standards, Slim and shapely much like a doll, I pity the ones always changing themselves to please others above all, beauty products strip us of our real identity. Embrace the shape you are given even if it is not an hour glass, Step away from your makeup stained vanity, Break free from the ridicule and judgment with class, Shamefully tight outfits and having to dress to impress, Run away from the circus where you must dress up like a clown putting on an act, Your heart and confidence will lead to success, Look again into the mirror to welcome your shape with open arms then hit the town. July 6, 2018 Get Into Shape Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Maureen McGreavy centre>

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/15/2018 5:41:00 PM

Hello Haley Fisher, this is good advice for all women. Have a nice evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/16/2018 12:16:00 PM

Right on!!!!

Haley Fisher
Date: 7/15/2018 9:26:00 PM

Thanks Darlene. I agree. We can't cave to the pressures of the supposed perfect shape. Being unique, is the perfect shape.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 7/10/2018 3:59:00 PM

Awesome inspiring write, Haley. I love the positive message. And welcome to Poetry Soup!

Haley Fisher
Date: 7/11/2018 12:37:00 PM

Thank you. I think it is important that we all feel good about ourselves.

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 7/10/2018 4:47:00 AM

These shape poems are really difficult to write,but you have manage to done a really nice job, I really enjoyed reading this wonderful poem if yours, good luck and have a really nice day

Haley Fisher
Date: 7/11/2018 12:36:00 PM

Thank you Faraz.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/8/2018 7:09:00 PM

I know these shape poems are difficult to type up, but you did a fine job of it; it is clear to see that you got the shape exactly right. I like "run away from the circus where you must dress up like a clown, putting on an act." Profound poem. Well done!

Haley Fisher
Date: 7/8/2018 8:19:00 PM

Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked that line :) When I thought of the word shape, body shape first crossed my mind. Worrying about if one's shape is the ideal shape, but that we should actually embrace our unique shape!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/8/2018 4:42:00 PM

WEll, if this is the shape you are in, you are doing GREAT!!! Cute idea. Why the heck can't I think up stuff like this?

Haley Fisher
Date: 7/8/2018 5:02:00 PM

Thanks Andrea:) Your ideas and themes in your poems are absolutely amazing!

Lyric Man

Date: 7/6/2018 11:17:00 PM

Haley.. this is so COOL!

Haley Fisher
Date: 7/6/2018 11:29:00 PM

Thank you Thanks for your encouraging words.

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/6/2018 5:05:00 PM

Very well done Haley! I love it and it is filled with truth. Inspiring :)

Haley Fisher
Date: 7/6/2018 11:26:00 PM

Thank you very much Heidi :)

John Gondolf

Date: 7/6/2018 5:01:00 PM

Your words are so true, Haley, it's a shame that our society puts such an emphasis on physical looks, and young people, especially young girls start getting bombarded at a young age on how they should look. Best of luck in the contest. John

Haley Fisher
Date: 7/6/2018 11:24:00 PM

Thanks very much John. That is very true. When I thought of the theme shape it's the first thing that came to my mind.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/6/2018 2:17:00 PM

- You are unique and beautiful, Haley :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Haley Fisher
Date: 7/6/2018 3:48:00 PM

Thank you so much!

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/6/2018 1:27:00 PM

The shape I see here is beautiful. Throw the scale and magazines away and make peace. I hear you, but we've had our turn at being sexy, pass on the baton. Let go of anyone who doesn't make you feel beautiful "for your age". Life is so short, Maureen! Line xx

Haley Fisher
Date: 7/6/2018 3:49:00 PM

Very true! Thank you!