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Selfie

You best check your arrogance there is a difference between narcissism and confidence If you don’t know the distinction my dear, it’s not your competence It’s this damn social media filled nation- Shoving it into your face, to the point of suffocation Find validation and victory in your accomplishments True beauty is found in things like your heart or intelligence. Because defining who you are in your appearance alone in itself Will only leave you thirsting for more - and destroy your mental health. Drinking from the social media cup is like drinking water from the sea No matter how many “likes” you get; you will always be left thirsty. When kindness, knowledge and your sanity- Are more important than your vanity That’s being true to and loving yourself Can’t nobody put that love on a shelf It’s okay to spend time on your make-up and hair But if you don’t have the time- don’t worry, don’t care So go ahead, let your style be on fleek – and if you enjoy it, work on your physic. To all the girls and women everywhere We are stronger together so don’t compare. Because another’s beauty is not the absence of your own You are worth so much more than a perfect picture on your phone. Love yourself more than your selfie -Know your worth and times it by three That’s the amount of respect you should come to expect from anybody. And yes dear, yourself included. Please don’t let your self-image become convoluted. Be strong, brave, clever and kind. Because the things that matter come from your heart and mind.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 11/12/2019 7:14:00 AM
Hello Kerry St. Charles, so nice to meet you. Wow! I just read this poem. Everything said here is so true. I am making this poem my fav. So nice to meet you. Have a nice day my friend.
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Date: 11/3/2019 5:43:00 AM
Great advice. Welcome to Soup. "defining who you are in your appearance alone in itself Will only leave you thirsting for more - and destroy your mental health." Perfect!
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