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Not Beautiful

they say you're not good enough you weren't raised the right way they say you should just be alone no one will miss you anyway they say that you aren't beautiful because their mirrors never lie they tell you not to come back again but it's only weakness if you cry they say you'll never find true love because it only comes to girls like "us" they say it's better to keep walking because no part of you is worth the fuss the voices deep inside your head are the demons that you create they tell you everything you expect to hear those voices of contempt and of hate they say you're not good enough but if you knew who you were those voices wouldn't have the power to give your heart such a stir they say that you're not beautiful and when you look in the mirror you cry but sometimes you can't see your own beauty because mirrors really do lie but mirrors can shatter more easily than the strength you've got inside let them say what they want to say because you have nothing more to hide.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 12/7/2017 12:11:00 PM
Wonderful poem. It has nice rhythm and flow. It conveys a very powerful message. Enjoyed.
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Date: 8/9/2017 9:56:00 AM
Very beautiful poem, JM. Like Kim said, I'm a fan of your poetry. I like your style. Keep the love and knowledge flowing. Outstanding poetry. Love and smiles always.
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Date: 4/26/2017 10:52:00 AM
What a powerful poem full of truth and wisdom, that should shake and even shatter the way we are 'taught' to look at ourselves. A 7:) Amitiés
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Date: 4/26/2017 10:13:00 AM
Everyone is beautiful and sadly some people try to put others 'down'. Your poem reminds me so much of the poem I wrote entitled 'Elly May' - I invite you to read it and you will see the similarity.
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Date: 4/26/2017 9:57:00 AM
Okay, i'm already a fan of your writing! Beautiful!
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Date: 3/19/2017 9:57:00 AM
Very well written strong poem, Juli-Michelle:) The ending says it all, we must not allow others to stamp their unnecessary opinions about us, what matters ultimately is our beauty before God, our Creator:) a 7:)
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Date: 3/18/2017 8:11:00 PM
HI Juli, we are all unique and we are all beautiful in God's eyes. Your write comes from the heart and that is what gives it its power. The only ugly people in this world are those with ugliness of the soul. You have written an excellent work. Let your heart always sing. May your pen ever run gold. This has to be a seven and a fave. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 3/18/2017 8:22:00 AM
Dear Juli, You write beautifully and from the heart. I applaud your poetic truth. You are somebody very special as GOD didn't take the time to make a nobody. Celebrate! A7,, My best to you! chuck
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Date: 3/18/2017 3:16:00 AM
Hoping that the voices will become kinder. Take care, Kai
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Date: 3/18/2017 1:10:00 AM
I simply love your lines, Juli-Michelle...such a wonderful and important message for girls. Way to go!! Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 3/17/2017 7:44:00 PM
we are are alone each one in our own skin, strength comes from character and character comes from strong will, strong will comes from belief in ourselves, the world is as big or small as we make it, outside voices are like a barking dog..all noise, it can bother us if we allow it..I chose not to allow it..for that is what life is..choices..my thoughts after reading your poem dear poet
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Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 3/18/2017 3:15:00 AM
...and it is not all about willpower, when the voices and the conditioning has too many files. Many wishes, Kai
Date: 3/17/2017 9:56:00 AM
Fabulous write Juli-Michelle!
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Date: 3/17/2017 9:49:00 AM
Very well written. Your feelings surface and carry the emotional force behind your words. I believe this poem to be about emotional abuse and the effect it is having on the subjects of this poem. Emile.
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Date: 3/17/2017 9:35:00 AM
- Beauty come from within, a touching poem Juli - Michelle - All are important pieces here on our earth - hugs //Anne-Lise :)
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