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They said..
Contributed by
blackmarker
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Sunday, 2nd May 2004 @ 01:57:58 PM in AEST
Topic:
PoemsonBeauty
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They said show us your smile, be beautiful, be pretty
Don’t they see that it’s impossible?
They said be lovely
I said no
They said don’t speak!
They said show us your smile
I said no
I’ll take the pliers
One by one, pull out my white, pretty teeth
I’ll smile, only red, strawberry gashes in my gums
Am I lovely now?
They said be beautiful
I said no
I’ll take the knife
Slice open my pale, pretty skin
Watch the blood flow freely
Am I lovely now?
They said be pretty
I said no
Stick my finger down my throat
Vomit up all my pride, my dignity
Just to be good enough for them
Am I lovely now?
They said show us your smile, be beautiful, be pretty
Don’t they see that it’s impossible?
I can never be
Never be
Never be
Good enough
Good enough for them
I can never be
Never be
Never be
Good enough
Good enough to uphold the standards of society
I am society’s b.i.t.c.h
I will try and try
And never succeed
I will never be good enough for them
And, in turn
I will never be good enough for me
They said show us your smile, be beautiful, be pretty
Don’t they see that it’s impossible?
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Re: They said..
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by afraid_of_fear on
Sunday, 2nd May 2004 @ 02:24:52 PM AEST
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WOW.. this has completely taken my breath away.. what an INCREDIBLE poem.. (note my use of capitals - i dont use them lightheartedly lol).. i was soo gonna swear then.. but i wont.. this is so damn good.. i have to check out more of your stuff!!!!
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Re: They said..
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by Former_Member on
Sunday, 2nd May 2004 @ 02:35:00 PM AEST
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| That is a painful read...a very well done expression of self-loathing...just incredible in its vividness. |
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Re: They said..
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by liquidsunshine on
Sunday, 2nd May 2004 @ 03:49:43 PM AEST
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I can relate a bit. I know that doesn't really console you or anything, but it's a comment. This is a very powerfully descriptive poem. I love the way you've expressed yourself. Bravo!!! Encore!!!!!!!
Love,
Chelsea |
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