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Just a Pretty Face

December 13, 2012
By Rolledthestone SILVER, Nowhere, Other
Rolledthestone SILVER, Nowhere, Other
8 articles 0 photos 108 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye." (Matthew 7:5) and "All the poeple who supported slavery were free, all the people who support abortion live..."


Gaze in the mirror hours on end,
you’re beautiful, there’s no need to pretend,
day after day, twist and pose,
you’re gorgeous and everyone knows.
All glowing and flawless you admire your face,
you do this to much you frown in distaste,
but still all you can think about,
is how you look even cuter with that pout.
Your “friends” only like you for your looks,
it’s so stupid it’s right from the books.
Others know you’re vain,
and they think you don’t have a brain.
Every day people judge and stare,
you wish you didn’t care.
Sometimes too it’s so hard to resist,
complimenting yourself like a narcissist.
Other times still, you rotate around looks like the moon,
because when people see you, they swoon.
There’s a constant spotlight inscribed with you name,
always the center of attention, people crowd around you-moths to a flame.
The only thing that matters is your reflection,
and how it’s already past perfection,
yet you don’t want to do this anymore,
and you begin to wage your war.
Staring becomes glaring,
when you even think about what you’re wearing.
Eventually, you concentrate less on your appearance,
and putting on makeup just becomes a nuisance,
because you can put on as many masks as you want,
but beauty is never something you should flaunt.


The author's comments:
Girls, you are all naturally beautiful. Don't cover that up!

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SongBird04 said...
on May. 5 2013 at 9:44 pm
SongBird04, Littleton, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
You've gotta take the good with the bad, smile when you're sad, love what you got and remember what you had. Always forgive but never forget, learn from your mistakes but never regret. People change and things go wrong but always remember life goes on

I think in some places the flow could be a bit better, but other than that it's really good. Great message, too. :)

on Feb. 2 2013 at 1:02 am
Jade.I.Am ELITE, Fishers, Indiana
214 articles 14 photos 1159 comments

Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;If you&#039;re losing your soul and you know it, then you&#039;ve still got a soul left to lose&rdquo; <br /> ― Charles Bukowski

Ah, vanity. A horrible flaw on someone otherwise beautiful:) good poem! Loved the rhythm.

on Jan. 20 2013 at 9:01 pm
Rolledthestone SILVER, Nowhere, Other
8 articles 0 photos 108 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother&rsquo;s eye.&quot; (Matthew 7:5) and &quot;All the poeple who supported slavery were free, all the people who support abortion live...&quot;

I know eh? I'm glad you can relate to it.

flanny SILVER said...
on Jan. 19 2013 at 9:33 am
flanny SILVER, Madison, New Jersey
5 articles 0 photos 38 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You must do the thing you think you cannot do.&quot; ~Eleanor Roosevelt

Being a middle school student, I could really connect with this poem. It really states the insecurities that everyone experiences in their teenage years, and you captured my feelings. Great job!

3dancer SILVER said...
on Jan. 9 2013 at 1:31 pm
3dancer SILVER, Windsor, Colorado
7 articles 0 photos 32 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Imagination will often carry us to worlds that we never were. But without it we go nowhere!&quot;

Wow! Thats really good! It really gets the message across! I totally agree with you about the whole make up thing and how some girls are really just vain! This is really a great poem. :)