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Sometimes I feel like Cinderella. Like I’m used and abused by folk that’s supposed to care. Like I’m the ugly duckling that didn’t turn into a swan. But at the end of the day, I realize I don’t have the typical outward beauty.( Physical beauty that will fade). My beauty and worth shines from with from within. So I chose to be my own cheerleader even when I’m feeling down. Because many cheers will eventually turn a frown into a big kool aid smile. So if you’re having a bad day come cheer with me. 3-04-2020 Alexis Y.

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/11/2020 2:03:00 PM

You have a lovely disposition and nature Alexis. Would love to come and cheer with you on one of my bad days but we are not supposed to travel at the moment with the coronavirus reaping havoc! Love your poem. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/5/2020 8:45:00 PM

very nice message. I loved the koolaid smile line!!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/5/2020 5:29:00 PM

I will cheer for you! You are a good person and willing to share yourself. Not everyone is like you. You are unique Panagiota xx

Paul Callus

Date: 3/5/2020 10:53:00 AM

Those who use and abuse are not people who care, Alexis! Usually such people do it out of jealously or other similar motives. I am glad that you can see beyond the exterior and seek beauty elsewhere. You are an encouraging example to others. ~ Warm regards // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 3/5/2020 8:35:00 AM

You are exquisite and beautiful.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 3/5/2020 8:34:00 AM

Love this, it’s inspirational.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/5/2020 6:53:00 AM

Upbeat, inspirational--lovely write, Alexis.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/4/2020 8:10:00 PM

Nothlng like a big wide Kool-Aid smile! Keep smiling now! :) :) gw

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/4/2020 6:03:00 PM

Yes, true beauty comes from within and I love the ending to this too. I will cheer with you Alexis! Have a nice evening :)

Eve Roper

Date: 3/4/2020 5:47:00 PM

Hallelujah, my friend, my husband always said when he was alive and I heard it almost all the time, "Beauty is not what is outside, but what is inside. " I guess it was his way to always make me feel better when I was down. Like the song, "I Guess", Don’t you wanna feel like someone special Don’t you wanna be loved and adored Don’t you wanna feel like someone special Cause I wanna be loved and adored By you, you, you, you

Alexis Y.
Date: 3/4/2020 5:52:00 PM

WoW! Eve, It sounds like your husband was amazing! Any man that builds his lady up, is a first class gentleman in my book. Because so “many” focus on the outside that will eventually fade. I appreciate your comment and visit. Have a wonderful day my friend:-) Alexis

Jan Allison

Date: 3/4/2020 5:31:00 PM

alexis you radiate beauty inside and out my friend and never ever doubt that:-) hugs Jan xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/5/2020 5:36:00 PM

Alexis..,it's not only beauty people focus on. sometimes they will only be friends or like the rich or most talented people in a group. Like people follow movie stars that some are cruel and famous. We follow the famous like flies to fly paper.. The rest...we ignore? I never understood that one. Panagiota xx

Alexis Y.
Date: 3/4/2020 5:48:00 PM

Hi Jan, Thank you so much for saying that. However, peers, media and etc. Make one feel bad if they’re not skinny or a super model. They focus too much on the outward beauty, they miss out on the inner beauty.I appreciate your support and amazing comments. Have a wonderful day my friend:-) Alexis