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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 Date: 7/15/2018 5:41:00 PM Hello Haley Fisher, this is good advice for all women. Have a nice evening my friend. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 7/16/2018 12:16:00 PM Right on!!!! Haley Fisher Date: 7/15/2018 9:26:00 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 Date: 7/10/2018 3:59:00 PM Awesome inspiring write, Haley. I love the positive message. And welcome to Poetry Soup! Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/11/2018 12:37:00 PM Thank you. I think it is important that we all feel good about ourselves.

Faraz Ajmal Date: 7/10/2018 4:47:00 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 Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/11/2018 12:36:00 PM Thank you Faraz.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/8/2018 7:09:00 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! Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/8/2018 8:19:00 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 Date: 7/8/2018 4:42:00 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? Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/8/2018 5:02:00 PM Thanks Andrea:) Your ideas and themes in your poems are absolutely amazing!

Lyric Man Date: 7/6/2018 11:17:00 PM Haley.. this is so COOL! Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/6/2018 11:29:00 PM Thank you Thanks for your encouraging words.

Heidi Sands Date: 7/6/2018 5:05:00 PM Very well done Haley! I love it and it is filled with truth. Inspiring :) Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/6/2018 11:26:00 PM Thank you very much Heidi :)

John Gondolf Date: 7/6/2018 5:01:00 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 Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/6/2018 11:24:00 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 Date: 7/6/2018 2:17:00 PM - You are unique and beautiful, Haley :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/6/2018 3:48:00 PM Thank you so much!

Line Gauthier Date: 7/6/2018 1:27:00 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 Login to Reply Haley Fisher Date: 7/6/2018 3:49:00 PM Very true! Thank you!