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Everyone Tells me

April 21, 2016
By Autumn9913 DIAMOND, Hinesville, Georgia
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Everyone tells me I'm gorgeous
That I have stunning features to die for,
But I must have gone blind,
Because I can't see them anymore.

When I know they're being honest,
I still think it's a lie,
I look into a mirror
I'm so ugly I want to cry.

I see a disabled person,
or someone who's lost their arm or knee,
I see much potential in them,
But can't see it in me.

Why it is my vision is impaled?
And I can't marvel at what others view
why do I contend with myself
and see so much beauty in you?

© Monica L., St. George, UT

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