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Beautiful

I am Beautiful
This I do not choose to believe
But how can I be so naive?
I think to myself
“Everything about you is imperfect”
But who can really say that they’re perfect?

I hate my own reflection
It makes me cry
Just like raindrops from the sky
I don’t like who I am
But nobody said that it was easy
No one ever said it would be this hard

I stare at myself
I don’t like what my eyes are able to see
This can’t be me
I am broken
But it’s not my face that’s beaten
It’s my heart that’s been eaten

I am beautiful
This I have come to believe
But how could I have been so naive?
I think to myself
“Nothing about you is imperfect”
Who can really say that they’re perfect?

My reflection shines like a star
It makes me smile
I’ve never seen something such worthwhile
I love who I am
But nobody said that it was easy
No one ever said it would be this hard

I stare at myself
I love what my eyes are able to see
This can’t be me
I am beautiful
But it’s not my face that shows it
It’s my heart that portrays it

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John Fleming

Date: 3/28/2017 9:23:00 AM

I have heard it said by wise folk that: "Beauty is skin deep". I would have to say, on reflection, that this is most profoundly true. Nicely espoused, Tatianna Leachet...Nicely espoused. My very best regards! :) john P.s A seven for wearing your heart on your sleeve for the whole waking world to see. :)

Tatianna Leachet
Date: 3/28/2017 1:08:00 PM

Thank you. I'm glad that you enjoyed my work :)

Dave Timperley

Date: 3/27/2017 8:02:00 AM

I read earlier that you say you are a young person. A young person who can write such profound words will go far in life. I loved it. another 7 from me. God Bless. D.

Tatianna Leachet
Date: 3/28/2017 1:07:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words