Taking a look at old photos
Was I really such a miserable kid?
That’s the impression, but no one knows
The reasons I looked the way I did
Gaps in my teeth, short and fat
Falling back on making jokes
Hiding behind acting like that
Trying to be just one of the blokes
When the camera clicked, lips were tight closed
Hiding my teeth (or lack of them)
Not really miserable, just the way I posed
Inside I’m sure I was a gem
I still have gaps, still overweight
But today I don’t feel like I did
Now I’m older I have it straight
I wasn’t such an ugly kid
Please tell me what you think
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I'm afraid the contest got deleted. Nazis.
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I think this is a great write. I think it's important for people to accept themselves for who they are. I think it's sad that society tries to give people the message than thin is beautiful. Real beauty comes from within and we all have our own beauty, no matter what our size. I did go through a tough time in middle school and high school in which I was a little on the heavy side, mostly due to my ignorance of diet and exercising and eating too much fast food. It did make me have an eating disorder for awhile, but I learned that being too skinny just made me more miserable and I had to learn to love myself for who I am. Now I eat more healthy and exercise and I feel happy no matter what. I think it's all about self confidence. Anyway, great write. Good luck in the contest.
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I do accept myself now (although I am trying to lose a little weight
) I am gals you came through your eating disorder so confidently at the end.
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You didn't look ugly to me, you remind me of a young Elvis who was one pretty son of a bitch. Well, until Burger King found him at least. I wish not to offend, I am sure you are an ugly git now!
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Ahh but you can't see my teeth in the pic
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don't like this one AT ALL!
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Why not?
I never used to smile because I was 'gappy' and like I say "I still have gaps, still overweight But today I don’t feel like I did" I am very happy in myself and ecstatic to have you My love.
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In my eyes You are just perfect - the gaps make You sound even sexier than You already do and the overweight - well, You are looking MUCH better than You did a year ago - so i disagree ... to me You are perfection
(and, i am ecstatic to be in Your life )
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*hugs*
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A very well expressed piece, and the form and flow added so much.. You're very gifted in penning your emotions out I can see, and I wish you all the best in the contest!
PassionsPromise
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Thank you very much for your comment. I was recently given a scanned copy of the photo in the background and it really brought back those dim and distant days of 1970!!
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