When a child is brought up in this world,
they hear everything about themselves each day.
mirrored their teen years,
on the words and actions you sent to them along the way
Their genetic make ups ,
are formed the first day.
Then we try to rearrange,
and try to do it our way.
The soul requires love,
the body food to withstand.
The heart needs gentleness,
and water for its Gods plan.
Often we deprive the body,
thinking its the only way.
Yet the person you are now revealing
is no longer you they say.
Week and sick unhappy indeed,
forgot about living addicted to your needs .
Falling so quickly just to fit in indeed,
only you never knew you had everything from the beginning.
Take a luscious flower,
and deprive it of nutrients each day.
Wrap it with pretty paper,
the sickness is still displayed.
But nourish it and care for it,
and bring its natural beauty in sight.
Then the feelings of love as a gift,
and joy shall be seen in your eyes.
For if you are active and happy,
no matter what your size.
This will help you far more,
than any old diet.
You won't find loneliness,
you will never feel down.
It's how the mind and the heart works as one,
and if your happy others will come around.
Vanity is so out-rated,
popularity so often a lie.
Being yourself is a treasure,
that will be true always along the line.
Those who truly knows love,
friends are drawn like moths to a flame.
So never neglect your true self,
to please others ever again.
Author notes
You can starve it you can cover it with fancy clothes you can play with only certain groups but the real you is still there only it cries within . You arent ever truly happy until you except yourself and live the fullest life .Its waiting for you for you know all the riches or all the weight lost will never be able to take the place of a friend that loves you for who you are . I am 53 and for yes=ars every morning I dancersize for thirty minutes to my most favorite tunes just constantly moving and bending and squating just keep up with the beat and if you do this every day you wont have to worry about weight again. You might not be twiggi but you will be in shape and healthy and feeling great .
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Both your poem and author notes is very true and some of them including me are never truly happy with the person that we are and no matter what compliants we here and are given we do not except them and only see something 10 times worse. its a sad fact of life because we are ifluenced by society and society puts everything and everyone down.a wonderful piece that resembles such truth and wisdom.
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you astound me with your words. your comparison to the flower is amazing. you are such a talented poet, your words are insperational.
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Thank You
I really needed to hear this poem. I have been feeling frustrated about my body and engage in behaviors that arent healthy to rid myself of food (which doesn't even work). I think part of the reason I throw up is to also rid myself of myself if that even makes sense. Anyways I want to take your advice and start loving my body for what it is because diets and a skinny body eventually start to take the place of your soul.
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hmmmm great write I swear its like ur reading my life story through your words.. ur a great poet and a wonderful woman
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i like this alot but how do you get your self to like what you see i hate everything about me....
anyway great write and goood luck in your contest....! -
So right!
The entire message is so positive! Another great write. To many people out there do listen to the voices around them. No one really understands that words hurt & they stick with you for life. I know that first hand. Everyone wants to be accepted, & once they do get older they look back & wonder what they really have done. I wish the world would be different, but I don't think it is going to change for the better. Society is the worst with all the commercials on t.v.! The movies or shows our children watch, they only see perfect people! But in reality they are not. No one is perfect & I wish that everyone would accept that & love another for what they really are. I feel like no matter what we all are special. Everyone deserves to be loved. No matter what size, or how they dress, or how much money they have. Thank you for sharing & good luck in the contest! ♥ ~~Iridessa~~
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Loved It *love*
I so Loved this SO Postitive and a wonderful message
'be yourself' and not to 'please others ever again'
by being what you think they want you to be
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Brilliantly expressed
Lib x x
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So many today are more bothered about how they look, quite sad really. A wonderful piece, highlighting how easily these people become lost. Good luck in the contest
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Some minor typos scattered about but an empowering and inspiring message resides within these lines. Good job.
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nice
nice write for the prompt . . good suggestions . . inspirational . . don't forget to check spelling . . liked "The heart needs gentleness" and "Being yourelf is a treasure" . . good luck in the contest . .
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Obsessing on the outside leaves the inside rotless and in great pain. But what can we expect form a callous business (America) that will sell anything (including weight loss products) to anyone at any time, caring not in the slightest whether or not they harm these people by doing so. Truly, it's evil! - oce
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so many are obsessed with outward appearance, they forget the inner beauty which can shine through. how many outwardly attractive people are filled with ugliness once you get to know them. honest and heartfelt write. Well done.
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stark and true
Great write.
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