Given the right circumstances,
she could have been a princess ~
but for now, she'd be happy
...simply by being happy.
Regardless of how much she tries,
she feels left out,
...rejected by family, and "friends"...
Hurtful words, hurtful names ~
abuses that seem to go unnoticed,
yet they surround her thoughts
-- and she finds herself trapped within herself.
As if to justify such injustice,
she looks hard at herself, pointing out "flaws"
with some bastardized magnifying glass
that would be better suited shattered.
Yes, shattered ~
for theirs are not opinions that count
...the opinion of acceptence starts from within.
Once she sees she can be who she wants,
that she has the freedom to be happy,
she can race towards her dreams
-- and may God have mercy on the souls
of those who dare stand in her way.
Author notes
Photo by Stephanie Wood
I cropped the pic down, hope that's ok!
I wanted to focus on your expression, and go off that.
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A contest entry
- Pif by luna-midnight.
902 points, ended October 31, 5 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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A worthy trophy for this write, ...Such understanding and insight into the nature of her problems and the help she needs...Your final words about when she grasps the truth about herself, she will be determined to take her life back again...A commendable penning!
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Very relatable to many.
You did a great job for this picture.
I have seen so many young girl and woman shatter
from peoples words. Your message is spoken softly but with the last lines having
a boldness that tells the repricotions of judgement.
Wonderful words spoken,
hugs
~Lisa~
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aww Tim this is awesome,
you caught the take on this
prompt just beautifully
excellent!!
love and blessings
Rend
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This is very powerful.. I can definitely relate, although indirectly. Can't tell you have much i've enjoyed reading this work.
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hm, intresting story, i think alot of teen girls can relate? you know. and powerful ending. i really like this, and yeah its fine that you cropped.lol
thanks for entering, and good luck
Stephanie ♥
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