Today I feel exposed
Insecure, lashing out at the mirror
Wrinkles I see, an unshapely nose
Depressed, hating the person that I am
I am the ugly duckling, for sure.
Today I keep to myself
Diffident, I am at my lowest point.
My protruding belly, and an unsightly breakout
Unhappy, I am crushed, falling to my knees
I am the ugly duckling, here to disappoint.
Today I declare revamping
Concerned, I feel the urge to change me
Dreaming of a curvy behind and a porcelain face
I will starve myself in hope of a weight drop
I am the ugly duckling, I hate me.
Today I can’t do anything
Unworthy, I give up, what’s the use
Hide your mirrors, cover up your lenses.
If you wish not to see the hag
I am the ugly duckling,
But go easy with your verbal abuse.
Today, you speak for all of us. In our heartfelt cry for beauty lost or unfound. You though are beautiful, a swan.
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I do speak for all. Thank you Valentine for your kind words 🙂
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Painful words, dear heart. God sees us–you, and I–as Beautiful, His creations.
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He does. I write for those who feel this way. May He grant them comfort and I pray they see the good in themselves. Everyone is beautiful in their own special way. Thanks for reading.
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Hi Else – I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. There is a special tab on my blog for it. I don’t know if you do these or not (my first, probably last time) but I have a link there that will bring readers to your blog.
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Thank You Laine. I remember these. I appreciate the nom! Hope you’ve been good
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