Brandi Mitchell Poet Rhyme

The True Meaning of Beauty

I look in the mirror
and judge what I see
I stare at the outside
and assume that it's me

I wish to be different
to change how I look
but I hide what I'm feeling
I'm a locked and closed book

the comments I'm given
have driven me here
I'm afraid of rejection
and chained down with fear

The weight of exhaustion
creeps up in the night
I'm searching and searching
but I can't find the light

I'm fighting a battle
I must choose a side
I struggle to regain
the acceptance that's died

I'm finding out slowly
what appearances bring
you won't always be happy
it can come with a sting

I'm far from my victory
I'm wet with tears cried
but I know that a cover
doesn't match what's inside

No, it's not defined
by the rich and the snooty 
I'm starting to realize
the true meaning of beauty

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Dan Kearley February 28, 2013 at 9:48 PM I understand what your trying to say here.. Beauty is what's on the inside..That's what I was always told.As Donna said "Beauty always shines through." Nice write... :o)

Donna Jones February 28, 2013 at 8:49 PM The true meaning of beauty is knowing God made you and everyone in His image just like He wanted us for His pleasure...that should be good enough for us...what is in our hearts shines through as our true beauty. Brandi Mitchell March 2, 2013 at 5:21 PM I completely agree. But I struggled with insecurities for a while, and that is where this poem came from. Thanks for reading and giving me feedback. Despite the content, did you think it was well written?