Zero

She is the mirror reflection of their criticism

She is nothing, “won’t you shed another tear!”

She is worthless, “shut up and get me another beer!”

She is ugly, “even uglier when you’re near!”

She is dumb, “I do the thinking over here!”

She is a headache
She is six feet under hate filled words
She is the bloody throat of a strident scream
She is too round, too chubby, too fat
She’s not good enough

She told me she’s a wreck, that she’s nothing like her peer

She said, it’s not worth it, my life is constant fear

She told me that she’s ugly, that she’s rounder than a sphere

She said, I’m not the smartest but it’s all too clear

I said, baby, bang
On that mirror…
T’ill it tells you…
You’re beautiful…
…..
Because…. You…Are… Beautiful!

  • erich biemer

    erich biemer

    very nice bloo..a pep talk from the other self…..

  • bloorain replied

    Thank you Erich! always nice to hear from you :)

  • colorblind

    colorblind

    whoa that was a nice piece indeed …love the power and light at the end
    that finisher is truly a banger
    i love this and everyone is beautiful….so must beyond the image to see that beauty….so many are trapped within that image…they fail to see true beauty….

  • bloorain replied

    Thank you for your kind words. And you are right beauty isn’t just in the appearance, it is our personality and who we are in the inside ( I know this sounds cliche, but it’s true) Thanks for the fav, means a lot!

  • colorblind

    colorblind

    THIS PIECE MEANS ALOT…..not only to me …but to alot who sees these words as the lives the live….truly this is power
    and even if it is cliche…its the truth….
    thats how i see things anyways

  • bloorain replied

    :) well I like that this subjects matter to you as it does to me. The reality is that in our society we have so much pressure coming for our peers, and even the ones close to us, that we sometimes forget that we are beautiful. Again, thanks for your comment, always appreciated :)

  • colorblind

    colorblind

    Yea the media has a great hold of power on this as well
    they display their perspective of beauty so many think they should recreate themselves to fit the image of their perspectives to be the objective of thier views of beauty
    EASY BREEZY BEAUTIFUL COVER GIRL
    MAYBE ITS MAYBELLINE
    MAGAZINE COVERS
    COMMERICALS OF SLENDER WOMEN SHOWER WITH THE LATEST SHAMPOO
    MUSIC VIDEOS WITH VIDEO VIXENS
    EVEN CARTOONS PORTRAY BEAUTY IN A WAY THAT LEADS MANY TO BELIEVE THAT IS THE TRUE DEFINITION OF BEAUTY
    ....YOU HAVE PUT ME IN ASPOT TO RE DO A PIECE I DID A WHILE BACK
    THANKS ….I’M OFF TO RECREATE

  • bloorain replied

    The media is a big part of it. glad I inspired you. let me know when you do, I would love to see the outcome.

  • paulakerr

    paulakerr

    I’ve never been attracted to the typically defined “good looking” types. I’m drawn to people with faces lined with character. And I don’t believe anyone is beautiful who doesn’t have a beautiful heart. Even the prettiest face can be very ugly when it is attached to an ugly heart. Mmm….got me going a bit huh? :)))))))

  • bloorain replied

    ” I don’t believe anyone is beautiful who doesn’t have a beautiful heart” this rings true to me as well, I do believe that beauty is both on the outside and out. But I met more beautiful people on the inside than out :)

  • TripZ

    TripZ

    this is a really great poem, it deal with something that many people have to go through, to find the beauty within

  • bloorain replied

    I am really glad you like this. I hope that people now that they are beautiful from the start, no need for validation :)

  • Charma Chircop

    Charma Chircop

    Its so nice to see the beauty of other people,their inner beauty which makes them so special.tho outer beauty will fade by time ,oits the hearts which remains,and you have a beautiful heart to see beauty here..very good poem with a message—Charma

  • bloorain replied

    I love the see the beauty in others as well.It sneaks up on you, surprise when you least expect it, and leaves you smiling :) Thank you for your kind comment, Charming…

  • aaeiinnn

    aaeiinnn

    this an all round winner bloo
    the metre peps up going more up beat as the piece pogresses
    and as for the message
    FANTASTIC
    x annie

  • bloorain replied

    thank you, Annie! Glad you like the message, means a lot! :)

  • Goldenspirit

    Goldenspirit

    Nice write. Beautiful people are all around. A mirror cant see real beauty. :)

  • bloorain replied

    Thank you! You are right, a mirror sees what we see.

  • Mari1980

    Mari1980

    Because…. You…Are… Beautiful!

    powerful words…. strong testament. This poem is a great read on this morning… it’s changed the mood of the day for me. :)

    I can completely relate to these words. I love to praise other people and I can see the beauty in everyone … except myself. I’ve always been hard on myself and my looks. I didn’t look like anyone in my family growing up and constantly teased about my growing body.

    It’s sad but as women we compare ourselves to a certain Accepted vision of what’s beautiful.

    You’ve written a Great piece … great thoughts stem from it.. —

    mari

  • bloorain replied

    I’m glad it had that effect on you. And I guess your statement, shows exactly what I mean by “she is the mirror reflection of their criticism” We are so pressured by what is beautiful that we begin to believe what people make out of us. And it isn’t our fault sometimes, I understand, but ultimately I believe that if we control our inner thoughts, we control our lives :)

  • Natella2020

    Natella2020

    Ha! I love the part about banging on the mirror, priceless.

  • bloorain replied

    Believe it or not I created this poem around that part, I thought of it before any other part of this poem :) so I like it too :)

  • gretchen .

    gretchen .

    what a wonderful reminder of shutting out the tests that try us… i agree with colorblind about the media… they seem to create boxes for us to break out of… your work here certainly shatters any restrictions they pose. :-) !!

  • bloorain replied

    wow! thank you so much for such kinds words. It means a lot!

  • math-ilda

    math-ilda

    Knock on the door till it lets you through, let it know that you are good enough, strong enough, and that you believe it…. at least somewhere in your heart and mind. That is what will allow you to fully feel the benefits of self confidence

  • bloorain replied

    Well said! Thank you!!

  • bearwings

    bearwings 29 days ago

    i have been describing myself as the ugly lame one to ladies I extolled virtues upon. to people unknown ( how your eyes sparkle…...my what an outstanding picture you are today…) from behind my vacant srcreen in this new world (to me). in time I will get around to reading more work from the people who have already found my musings. yes….... I can relate to this….........I will be abck

  • bloorain replied 29 days ago

    Glad you can relate! means a lot. I think that it start with us seeing the beauty within us, imo. looking forward to “seeing” you in the future :)

  • findyourself

    findyourself 26 days ago

    I love the rhythm of this- and the last sentence, very strong.

  • bloorain replied 26 days ago

    thank you for reading. hope it conveyed what i was saying :)

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