I Ain't Pretty

I’m not beautiful…

Don’t you ever think that

I am truly an angel incarnated.

Tell me I’ve got majesty and grace-

I don’t believe that, so neither should you.

I’m a disappointment, a burden, a let-down to all

I hear that all the time, and it’s embedded in my soul.

“I love you for what you are and shall be evermore,”

I’m not expecting it; that’s never going to be for me.

Insults, blistering remarks and scathing words-

That’s part of me, and I truly accept it; but

Call me an enticing, charismatic young girl

It’s a futile attempt, for it means nothing to me.

If you are trying to shatter my resilience, let me tell you

That I’m weak and timid; that I can’t stop you.

It’s only pointless for anyone to imagine

I do deserve some love after all.

I’m radiant, enthralling, truly mesmerizing!

What could ever make you think that?

I’m no masterpiece, a disgrace to mankind.

Nothing you ever say will make me believe

Somewhere within me lies infinite beauty.

Every time I look into the mirror, I think-

Am I as ugly as everyone says? We’ll see.

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