I've never been into fashion.
I've never been into shoes.
I've never cared if my purse matches my outfit.
Makeup breaks out my skin.
So I guess I won't fit in.
My hair is curly and dry.
And I'm way too shy.
I dress very thrifty.
I guess you can say that I focus mainly on my spirituality.
I don't like painting my nails.
The polish just comes off.
I'm not into the things most women are.
I'm not one who likes dressing as if I'm a movie star.
So if you really love me then don't you dare try and change me.
Just focus mainly on my spirituality.
I'm modest, but you don't care.
You're too focused on my dry curly hair.
You can't tell me who to be. I won't judge you either.
Man judges with his eyes.
God judges with his heart.
So, don't tell me who to be.
Just focus,
Yes focus on my...spirituality.
I'm not flashy like the girl next door.
So what if I get my clothes from the thrift store!
I shop there as a choice.
That's just who I chose to be.
I guess you can say that I focus mainly on my spirituality.
Yeah!!!
Author notes
This poem is true.
How do you feel after reading this?
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nice
awesome my kinda girl i get so sick of vain materialistic crap and it looks like you are too good write
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This is so true! Thrift stores are great! :] Great poem, I love how you put your voice into all of your poems!
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I believe
That you only get to take the love and things you learn with you....the clothes get left anyway!!! Buy them where you will. If it takes fancy clothes to get the man, it's the clothes he wants not the one wearing them!!!! Funny....my wife says I'm always trying to get her out of her clothes anyway! Go figure!!!!!!!
I love you like you are, please don't change....( except every Sat. night after the bath!! LOL) Bubba
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beautiful...a poem that is true.honest..and soulful...wonderful job with this one..i like how plain it is..but still..the poetic appeal of its simpleness is wonderful..nicely done
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Very true
I've seen this happen, people so much care about looks that most often forget soul, still love starts with physical attraction in most cases, perhaps this reality could never be changed, very nice and true write :-)
regards,
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I'm also that thrifty type. You can never judge a book by its tattered cover.
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inspiring
I'm inspired by this poem, it has strength in it. i'd like to quote. 'Man judges with his eyes.
God judges with his heart.'
This is so lovely and true. This poem is right. Make-up puts people in a different image in both personality and look.
I love the title too. Thrift girl!
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I too shop there at times
They have some pretty nice well-kept clothes. Plus my mom works at a consignment store which is like the upper class of a thrift store. I like this poem and you are right no one should judge you. Everyone no matter who they are sees faults in themselves and if they aren't perfect who are they to say that you should be?
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Well, we have something in common. If I like it and it's comfortable, I wear it.
This is cute and serious. You have the priority right. God bless.
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LOL I love the thrift stores!! that is were I get everything. You have a life of great thought and wonderful faith.
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This poem is chocked full of great things to talk about and I'm pleased to see you have captured the attention of lots of readers. I thik the title "Thrift Girl" is inspired! Much of the poem was very lyrical and could be set to music. I liked all the detail you used to describe yourself, and most of all I liked the "Yeah!" at the end!
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I like this one. Only for me, I focus on both. But I do focus more on my spirituality
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I love this, so very much. I feel this feeling every single day. I'm glad you feel this way too. I love thrift stores and stuff like that,this poem shows reality in it's own blunt way I just adore this. thanks for the comments!
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Love the depth - and your attitude!
Too many people 'judge' by the 'cover' - they never even bother looking beneath the surface......how shallow
nice job on the emotion and imagery in this!
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I love the who-cares-what-people think attitude here. It's a lesson for all of us. I also really like how you break up the repetition on the third "spirituality" line. Makes your point without sounding, well, repetitive.
The only suggestion I have is on the first stanza... the last line sort of doesn't fit, and sort of interrupts the flow of the stanza. I'd just take it out, mostly because you make the point later on in the poem -
SIMPLE AND HONEST!!!!
To just be who we are and not try to be someone we are not is what we all were meant to do. I also am one who does not go for the latest fashion no matter what it may be, I usually dress in blue jeans, tee shirt, never even owned a suit until just recently. For me the true and honest worth of anyone is in their heart and not outward appearance.
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Beautiful
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This shows you have a good soul and en excellent way of looking at life, thank you for sharing this little piece of your spirit with us.
A sign of Peace.
awannabepoet
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This is lovely..almost brought me to tears..truely,,beautiful write,,I can feel your emotions, your deep inner feelings..your faith..your sincerity..your goodness..
I love this..Take a bow
John
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Wow
I love this
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Hurrah for thrift stores!
Kudos for being brave and being you. I really like this poem. It's so special because you're truly being yourself without caring what others think. Spirituality is so important because the spirit endures longer than the body. Although I must say I love fashion, it's no a do or die thing for me, there are more important things.
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Spirituality is a beautiful thing to have. I love the confidence that you show in this poem, and it just brings out your personality. Cosmetics mean nothing, it's all about what you can't see with the eye that truely makes a person beautiful. And spirituality is a very big part in that. Keep writing. God bless.
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This was amazing.
People judge to quickly by
what we look like. Not by
our personality.
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Good for you!
(I think we have some things in common )
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I really enjoyed reading this. People are far too judgmental, many say they're not but end up being judges and snobs anyway, hypocrites, and Jesus had a lot to say about that. Love the title, love the poem.
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No focus...
is more important than the spiritual. This is what God would prefer. Love not the world nor the things in the world. You have done very well with this write poet.
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God looks into our hearts to see the truth
i like this poem
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i like this alot. =)
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Truth is good for poetry.
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Thanks so much!
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