Cover my face
Cover my body
Hide the ugly
Squeeze out some beauty
Tend to my needs
Though they’re not important
Tend to my head
It needs some straightening out
Cover my face
Cover my body
Tell me how ugly I am
cover my eyes
Cover my legs
I feel too exposed
Tell me the truth
Don’t be afraid to be mean
Tell me im not what you wanted
Im not the girlfriend of your dreams
Cover my love
Cover my doubts
Cover my ears
And cover my mouth
Hide my pain
Hide my sorrow
Hopefully when you read this
I’ll be here tomorrow
Author notes
Written October 17th, 2004
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Thank you very much for getting to my poem and commenting on it, i really appreciate it. I like that you even para-phrased it..thanx again....Aida
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That is exactly how i feel right now.. i really like this poem.. my favorite part is
Tell me the truth
Don’t be afraid to be mean
Tell me im not what you wanted
Im not the girlfriend of your dreams
But the ending is the best. very good job.. i cant wait to read more of your work.
Truely,
April -
nice one
Good storyline in this that sticks throughout the entire poem and expands out. You learn more about the narator's thoughts and feelings about herself as she uncovers her fears and thoughts. -
thank u much on yourcomment....i wrote it because im not beautiful but im not ugly..im the best i can be..especially with all my insecurities..everyone has'em..it just takes a strong person to admit it..ya know?? but thanks again..i truly appreciate your cooment
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this poem is so beautifully written and it makes the reader think long and hard about themself too, I ain`t no oil painting
.... but I think you are beautiful 
... I could never imagine you being told you are ugly ? .... that would be far too crazy.
thankz for sharing
and
happy scribbling
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Man! Now this is quite the write. Raw, original, real! Down-to-earth. I mean all of that (even though it sounds fake and cliche). I can't find any vice with this piece, other than it was very well-written and made me think of myself and how I feel sometimes...
Abby Eyeball
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Okay, this poem touched my on a personal level. I think its a fabulous poem.
Keep on writing.
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awesome write..the true meaning of pretty and ugly is really never known....anark21 really did have a good explenation of it...but yea..this poem probably calls out to so many who are hurting inside b/c of others perceptions of being pretty...great write...sarah
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Aye, I believe everyone can relate to this in some way...I know I can. Great write, lovely pattern, just great all together. Please keep it up, I love your writing...
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Wow, this was great. Sad, and touching, sometimes I feel the same way. Good job, feel better hun!
~sheri -
hey sweetie, nice to hear from you again..thank you for being loyal to me and reading my work..you are so right on your perspective of what ugly and pretty is. I dont really think im ugly...but sometimes i have my moments..you know?..i think everyone is entitled to them...i have another poem in the works...im really trying to grow as a poet..though i know my work flows good and reads welll..but what i think im lacking is imagery....well imma tryin....i'll talk to you later..let me know how you're doing, how's life? -Aida
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hey thanx a lot..it's been a long time since i've written anything..or just something worth reading. but it's nice to know some people care out there.lol..and by the way..im the awesomest person in the world..lol...i'll have to take a look at some of your work..thanks again...Aida
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BlackRoses is pretty sweet isn't she? Well, anyway, this is a really great write... your talent just keeps growing but I must admit I had been wondering when i'd see something new from you... there is a lot of emotion in this and some things that I think everyone deals with at least from time to time... I mean ugly is such a bad word... what is pretty? Is it whats accepted or expected? To me ugly is someone who looks to the outside to see a real person when the true soul is on the inside... anyway, great job
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Hey...i love this it is so sad. but please make sure u r here for tomorrow. U r such a talented writer and u seem like an awesome person.i would miss you and would miss reading your poems. great job. later
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