Self esteem!

Looking old today,
body’s very saggy.
You’ve covered it up well
with something dark and baggy.

You look nice today!
That’s a lovely pink.
It’s not just the way you look
but also the way you think.

© RebeccaWeston 2009

  • mercurialmisfit

    mercurialmisfit

    wow… for some reason, when i read this, i can just feel the dragging of the first verse, but the second, it changes compleatly and you can just feel the playful pouncing of the words. Very cleverly done!

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thanks. If only it was this easy to go from one mood (or mind set) to another !! xoxox

  • silverstrummer -  David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    Inside your head your still young …....... lines appear thenyour hair goes grey ….......... but do you know what today is? Today is a fresh outlook to a new start ….... no lines no baggy skin just the same old you still beautiful and ripe with age … but maybe not so thin! – David :>))

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    lol – oh yes, definitely but it’s amazing how some days, for no reason, you can feel young and beautiful And then others are just…pants !!! lol X

  • rain-dogs

    rain-dogs

    Hi Rebecca 8 lines of brutal honesty here nicely balanced from dark n baggy to a lovely pink
    made me a laugh which in my book is the mark of good poetry
    ....and the older eye get the worse my visionand the better i look…...............cheers

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Hey, thanks for the wicked feedback, lol
    It brought a big smile to my face! Thanks again X

  • Plum

    Plum

    Love this – a good reminder to keep things in perspective

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thanks – yes, sometimes we worry too much about things that aren’t so important- thanks again XX

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    haha niceeee
    so true

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thanks – yes I think it really is soooo true XX

  • Erika .

    Erika .

    aww love this! it’s so nice! xx

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you Erika – I’m pleased that you like this XX

  • Emmahleee

    Emmahleee

    This is so clever

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you :0) XX

  • JonoCarrick

    JonoCarrick

    very witty, and yet, sadly many people could relate. It is not only women who suffer from insecurities about their bodies or weight.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    You’re so right and apart from the ‘pink’ this could apply to both sexes. The power of positive thinking can help change the way your energy looks on the outside, as well as the way it feels on the inside. Giving you confidence which has big knock-on effects. Thanks Jono XX

  • RebeccaWeston

    RebeccaWeston

    I’ve changed the description now to suit both sexes, thanks Jono XX

  • macquaid

    macquaid

    Self is a ever changing state of mind.Thanks for the reminder.Regards.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    No problem !! Thanks for looking and taking the time to comment XX

  • Cassey

    Cassey

    Great diddy about self perceptions.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you, my friend !! XX

  • Selkie

    Selkie

    Simple and real, R. Very nice. :)

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thanks I’m glad you like it – my first contribution to your new group XX
    Becca

  • Selkie

    Selkie

    Yes! And i hope to see many more, R. xox

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Oh, I’m sure you will – you’ll be fed up of them !! lol XX
    Becca

  • rubyjo

    rubyjo

    oh yes, dear, i can relate.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Can’t we all, at some times or other ? !!! lol XX
    Becca

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    :))))))))))))))))) xx

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Speaking for myself, of course !!! hahaha !!! XX

  • JRGarland

    JRGarland

    I truly can relate to this poem. It’s the heart which radiates the beauty within and that is what shines through to others. Excellent write.

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you for your wonderful words, I truly appreciate it XX
    Becca

  • ricardo perez jr

    ricardo perez jr

    well i get it ,i feel kinda both because of my wheelchair so i get ya

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    I expect that many people have days like these – thank you Ricardo XX
    Becca

  • Thomas Simunsen

    Thomas Simunsen

    lovely, amazing how you can paint such a vivid picture with so few strokes.
    Great as always

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Oh you are too kind Mr Simunsen !! Thanks hun !! lol XX
    Becca

  • oneperfectkiss

    oneperfectkiss

    it’s the heart in my eyes Becca. xxxx

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Jane you make lovely poetry even in your comments – thank you so much XX
    Becca

  • sunsette15

    sunsette15

    we all need some of that

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    haha – I agree. It’s all the the mind tho’ lol !! XX
    Becca

  • Anastasia Zabrodina

    Anastasia Zabr...

    absolutely love it! very smart

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you so much, Anastasia – I think you hold the record for the most ‘favourings’ of my work in one go !!!
    Wow – thank you !!! XX
    Becca

  • en-joy

    en-joy

    This is fantastic!

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thank you very much XX
    Becca

  • autumnwind

    autumnwind

    Ha ha!!! Brilliant!!! xoxoxo

  • RebeccaWeston replied

    Thanks Shar, I’m glad that you liked it XX
    Becca

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