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I Am Beautiful

when I look at the mirror
 I see no difference from a man
when I look at an abuser
I see torture and pain

I might have a deficiency of melanin
but I'm beautiful
I might be living with albinism,
but still I'm beautiful
I might have less pigment in my skin
But I'm adorable

who shall I trust when I'm always looking over my shoulders fearing for my life?
Who shall I trust when you think I'm different to humankind?

All I want to know is why

is it because of money?
is it because I look funny?
are you questioning my ability?

But after all I'm beautiful
and you can't take that away from me

I deserve same treatment
not because of my pigment
but because I'm a human

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Beata Agustin

February 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Have a blessed day.