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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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Why can't I be satisfied
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by Jenny Gary
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
Should I be judged from what I weigh or how my face fits in?
Should I be judged on shortness or the height my body measures?
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Happy to be 'big'.
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