I've said it a million times before,
so before you go walking out that door.
to cry and to claim you've an ugly self,
because you don't fit what is on a store shelf.
Explain to me what you believe,
what is the beauty you want to perceive.
If the external beauty seems to be your answer,
then ego and vanity will spread like a cancer.
When they say "it's what's on the inside that counts",
it doesn't seem to hold much weight.
But those who choose to believe in themselves,
will in the end meet a "beautiful" fate.
The essence of your soul,
and the values you have won't lead you astray.
For image in the mirror,
in months or years will fade away.
So many people seem to focus,
just on the here and now.
And think that it will lead them,
to their future destination somehow.
But I must assure you,
it's what you've got to give.
That will find you true salvation,
and a stronger will to live.
So when they say you're beautiful,
and you start to ask yourself why.
Know it's because of your values and truth,
and not a reflection that produces a lie.
Author notes
Please forgive me if it seems as though I was being a bit harsh, but that's second nature instinct to me.
I was going to enter a prewritten poem in to the contest but some ideas came flashing in to my mmind, and this seems as though it could be a continuation to a prior poem that I'd submitted in another contest.
Plus, I love to spawn new ideas. I think it reflects my opinions, but it may be too short and may need some work. Please tell me what you think?
A contest entry
- True Beauty by crazymomma.
1400 points, ended August 19, 2008, 31 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Share with me your interpretations.
Comments
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This is a brilliant poem. It makes me think about my situation a lot. People tease me and say I'm ugly n stuff, so I try to look beter. But really theres no point if it all is from the inside. I really hope as many people read this poem as possible because it really inspired me and is giving me hope to get over what those people and try to find my beauty within, not outside (which people just judge me by). Thanks, really this poem really makes me feel a hole lot better. All people care about today are their body images. I am part of it, i have 2 admit. But ive had enough. Inside beauty rules over miror beauty. I agree with this absolutely 100%. Its an amazing poem.
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This is a truly great write! and you most definitely kept my attention throughout the entire piece. I wish you Good Luck in the contest!! and to say I need to read your "part one"
I think that everyone should read this... Magazines, other comments, tv.. everything have altered everyones opinion on what is beautiful... its a shame really.
GREAT Write! I look forward to reading more
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This is a beautiful poem babe. I'm glad you wrote a second Beautiful Perception. Good luck in the contest.
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This is EXACTLY what I was trying to tell my AP daughter. I don't get the whole vanity thing. I found true love because I believe in who I am and don't waste time and money trying to be who people want to see. All those people who think looks matter will never know love because they don't have a clue what really matters. I enjoyed this very much. It didn't seem forced at all. It came from the heart and is just what I wanted in my contest. Thank for the awesonme entry.
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