the
battle to accept who I am
is
a struggle I have dealt with
since
becoming aware of my looks
I
try hard not to judge myself
based
on how my jeans zip up
but
the world’s distorted ideals
always creep into my
head- Combining two prompt: dVerse Quadrille #54: Zip It! and Writers' Digest Poetic Aside 2018 April PAD Challenge Day 9
It's a constant battle. I say, don't be too hard on yourself ~
ReplyDeleteMadison Avenue is not anyone's mirror. Just remember, their ideals support multi trillion dollar ad campaigns, not real people.
ReplyDeleteArcadia, I feel this deeply. Well done.
ReplyDeleteAh...I’m reminded of a phrase by Ann Lamont: paraphrasing here. Don’t look down. Your belly is there. So what? Look up! 😊
ReplyDeleteThere’s a lot to be said for looking up and just getting a new pair of jeans😊😉
What a fun quadrille to read. I really like the honesty in this piece. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this; it is very relatable.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone. Your comments are much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteDistortion has a way of seeping in. I know I'm susceptible to the fuzzy lies of being an inadequate mother and human. We need to seal those spaces with the truth though: that we are forever beautiful and precious in our maker's eyes.
ReplyDeleteSo let's not measure ourselves by distorted ideals. That is a distorted mirror. We are all beautiful.
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