I am more than good enough
to hold your hand
I am more than good enough
to even let you try...
I may be F.A.T
Funny, Amazing, Terrific
I am smart
I can write
and I know who I am
I don't need your fascist beauty standards
to tell me what I am not
I have an attitude
and I use it to my advantage
I have a way with words
that'll smooth your man on over..
So girl...
don't be jealous
just because you are not me
You don't have anything
for your boyfriend to hold
nothing but skin and bones
who wants that?
not me...
though it would be nice
to be seen as pretty...
I would never want to be you
self-conscious with each bite
No thanks.
You can have your small legs
that toned stomach
no inch of grip at all
you can have your flat chest
I'll take my curves
to hell with the rest....
Author notes
You never really know someone until you've taken a walk in their shoes- so take this and make a poem out of it.
so... walk a mile in my shoes... picture yourself as the one who is writing this as tears stream down her face as she remembers all of the horrible memories of things in the past...
just pretend you are me for one poem...
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Poetryistherapy
this is how I have changed from a person of low self esteem to someone who has accepted themselves for who they are.
Please tell me what you think
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Ohhh WOW. I love this poem ! Seirously, definitely one of the best I've read all day. Just the point that comes across from it is outstanding. My favorites were:
-I may be F.A.T
Funny, Amazing, Terrific
I am smart
I can write
and I know who I am
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I love the whole F.A.T thing. & then how you changed it into Funny, Amazing, Terrific. Very creative :] I also love that last line "and I know who I am." AMAZINGGG
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-I have an attitude
and I use it to my advantage
I have a way with words
that'll smooth your man on over..
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Sadly, that reminds me of my current situation. Long story short, this guy I know is taken, and he apparently "wants me", & I like him, etc, whatever but I'm not going there becauuuse I'm not about to be in the middle ! hah, sorry, didn't mean to ramble. I tend to do that alot. Great poem ! Loved it :] Keep writinggg♥
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Ive been in that situation... and ended up getting mixed up with him... and although it was an experience, and I look back on it fondly. Yes, it was wrong, but every girl needs that little experience of what is completely wrong, so that when the right one does show up, she knows how good she has it.
Thank you for the comment,
I love that you are reading this, and enjoying my words, just as much as I am enjoying yours.
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I like the message you are trying to give but I thought you could have put a little bit more thought into how the poem was layed out; it kind of seemed wreckless.
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The point of the wrecklessness was to show that she(I) am giving up with trying to fit in... it was done on purpose.
but thank you for the feedback
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good job! i like it. good luck!
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The picture above says it all... big, beautiful and damn proud of it. Rock on sister. This was a lovely entry, thanks so much and good luck.
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I see, apparently, your aunt is in the same contest. Do i smell conflict? Or could that be you, burning away the competition? ^.- Anyways, i think i should tell you about an experience of mine where i, along with my fellow sixth grade class, use to make fun of a heavier girl. Then, one day, she got the courage to stand in front of all of us and told us off..each and every one of us. She couldn't be more beautifully than in her grief and hopefulness. She went off crying, but many followed. She is now today one of my good friends. So i personally see an amazing truth to your poem. Thank you very much for entering it, i really appreciate it.
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Hi Niece!!
Nice piece!! hehe hey i see you put yours in the same contest, my selection from that one may be of interest to you as well:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/2543308
BTW nice write, simple and elegant, and RAH RAH F.A.T. !!! -
YOu go girl! I applaud you for your attitude and this write! I like your acronym FAT...Funny, Amazing, Terrific! Those who judge on looks and weight are not worth the time waisted on them anyway! Bravo!
Blessings and best wishes,
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You can have your small legs
that toned stomach
no inch of grip at all
you can have your flat chest
I'll take my curves
to hell with the rest....
hey you are honest
you are heartfelt
you are true
you are beautiful by soul
you are so touching
and yes you are so bold
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wow i love this one also... so true .. dont ever stop thinking that.. be yourself
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i like your poems especially(sp?) this one and could you possibly tell me how to do this it was completley awsome!!!!
Great job!
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sorry
i was talking about the pictures
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i adored it!! way to go!!
BR0K3N
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very outspoken. nice write.
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Thank you all for the wonderful comments! I am so grateful that you all like it!
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YAY! i absolutely loved the last two lines of this poem. that is right -- to hell with the rest! hehe. thank you for entering this. good luck in the contest
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Good For You!!
I love this write of strength and self asteem! The flow and feelings are great!! If only more people could feel good about themselfs...
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Good For YOU & Strength
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There's no greater prize than liking yourself, and that does come through quite well in your verse. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Love the confidence this exudes, we do not need to use one another as a measuring stick, we need to look to health and happiness instead. Well done, great message, best of luck.
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damn good
I love your attitude. My wife has fought the fat battle forever. She has had cancer , she is diabetic, She is a surviver. I love her as much today ad when I married her. I well understand what you are saying and you sead it well. Very powerful.
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Great shout of triumph echoes through this, proud of who you are and to hell with others who cannot think that way. You ar you, more power to yu!
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