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Poetry: Body image

Looking in the mirror

Not pleased with what I see

A face too round

Hips too wide

Hair where it shouldn't be


Moving throughout the day

Stresses this too large body

Knees that grind

Ankles swell

And back pain with constancy


I am confused by

This image in front of me

I want to dance

To swim and play

But this shape is not free


Inside I am different

I run and jump with glee

My spirit sings

As mountains I climb

I want to move with beauty


But what is beauty

If not individuality

Inside and out

Unique I am

Crafted exquisitely



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    I stand in front of the mirror
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    Should I be judged from what I weigh or how my face fits in?
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    Happy to be 'big'.

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