Haley Fisher Poet Shape

My Shape

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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
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Darlene De Beaulieu July 15, 2018 at 5:41 PM Hello Haley Fisher, this is good advice for all women. Have a nice evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu July 16, 2018 at 12:16 PM Right on!!!! Haley Fisher July 15, 2018 at 9:26 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 July 10, 2018 at 3:59 PM Awesome inspiring write, Haley. I love the positive message. And welcome to Poetry Soup! Haley Fisher July 11, 2018 at 12:37 PM Thank you. I think it is important that we all feel good about ourselves.

Faraz Ajmal July 10, 2018 at 4:47 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 July 11, 2018 at 12:36 PM Thank you Faraz.

Caren Krutsinger July 8, 2018 at 7:09 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 July 8, 2018 at 8:19 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 July 8, 2018 at 4:42 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 July 8, 2018 at 5:02 PM Thanks Andrea:) Your ideas and themes in your poems are absolutely amazing!

Lyric Man July 6, 2018 at 11:17 PM Haley.. this is so COOL! Haley Fisher July 6, 2018 at 11:29 PM Thank you Thanks for your encouraging words.

Heidi Sands July 6, 2018 at 5:05 PM Very well done Haley! I love it and it is filled with truth. Inspiring :) Haley Fisher July 6, 2018 at 11:26 PM Thank you very much Heidi :)

John Gondolf July 6, 2018 at 5:01 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 July 6, 2018 at 11:24 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 July 6, 2018 at 2:17 PM - You are unique and beautiful, Haley :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Haley Fisher July 6, 2018 at 3:48 PM Thank you so much!

Line Gauthier July 6, 2018 at 1:27 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 July 6, 2018 at 3:49 PM Very true! Thank you!