Wendy Rycroft Poet Free verse

Beauty In Disguise

Beauty is in the eye of the one looking in,
Movie screens teach us how we should look,
Slim and glamorous,
Facelifts define it,
Nose, eyes, and lips,
All under the knife, 
A nip and tuck,
Cutting off pieces,
Looking more stunning,
The smaller the better
Famous!	
Bewitching and glamorous,
People looking in awe,
Cinema plays the scene,
Award winning actresses
Starring roles! Attract,
Petite bodies fascinate,
Tempt and allure,
Good looking,
Pretty! Rules,
Diets engage,
Power controls,
Instructing us,
Do the same!
Longing to copy,
Hypnotized,
By the fame of it all,
Lulling us,
A false sense of belief,
How should we look,
Hollywood tells us!
Changing the way we think,
Deceiving us with every lie,
Making us believe, 
We need to change,
When all along,
We are beautiful,
Just the way we are.

01/01/2017

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James Tate January 4, 2017 at 5:26 PM Wendy you spelled it out masterfully. I kept wondering how it was going to turn out, and you made that important twist at the end like the pro you are. Wendy Rycroft January 5, 2017 at 1:31 PM Thank you james x

Roy Pett January 4, 2017 at 2:32 PM I totally agree with the sentiments within your poem, I prefer affection rather than perfection, well written Wendy. Wendy Rycroft January 5, 2017 at 1:32 PM Thank you Roy nice to meet you x

White Wolf January 4, 2017 at 3:43 AM Very poignant, Wendy! The way it affects the youth, especially with self-image. Really well written, Wendy! Wendy Rycroft January 4, 2017 at 1:29 PM Thank you Rick xx happy new year x

Andrea Dietrich January 1, 2017 at 5:09 PM Wendy, you hit the nail on the poetic head. this is awesome. I hope it scores!! Wendy Rycroft January 2, 2017 at 5:16 AM Thank you Andrea xxx

John Fleming January 1, 2017 at 4:47 PM I agree with Daniel - Great message! Have a wonderful New Year, Wendy - Cheers! :) john Wendy Rycroft January 2, 2017 at 5:31 AM Thank you, John Happy New Year x

Daniel Turner January 1, 2017 at 3:55 PM If only everyone felt this way, Mrs Wendy. Some people are under the impression that beauty means attractive. Great poem with a great message:) Wendy Rycroft January 2, 2017 at 6:00 AM Thank you, Daniel Happy News Year xxxx

Heidi Sands January 1, 2017 at 2:44 PM Great one Wendy! :) Wendy Rycroft January 1, 2017 at 2:54 PM Thank you Heidi xx