You Are Not A Beast, You Are Beautiful.

You Are Not A Beast, You Are Beautiful.

A Poem by The StoryTeller
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Just a poem I wrote about a friend. She knows who she is. Plus, I left a hint with the picture.

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You hide your eyes from mine, abashed.
You call yourself a beast, a monster, transparent.
You say you are unfit, undeserved, unworthy, unworthy of love.
You say you've descended from above, and you hide in a hole with demons.

I say forget that. Demons are even more ugly in your beautiful radiance.
I say forget that. Any human is unworthy of you. Not you of them.
I say forget that. At least you're not shallow. At least you have depth.
I say forget that. You are a Child Of God, and are less of a monster than most of us.

For you made mistakes.
For you were hurt and grew to hate.
For you, it felt, feels, like everything you did and do someone has to berate.
For you, you, in your beauty like a gem, haven't hurt others like we have. You have been hurt.

Even if you have, you were hurt first.
Even if you have, that doesn't make it okay.
Even if you have, I still believe in you.
Even if you have, I believe you are an angel, not a monster.

You have radiance and inner beauty.
You do not have muddy eyes nor do you deserve to be forced into a hole.
You have a beautiful personality, a beautiful soul, a beautiful indomitable spirit. No matter how far down they push you they can't break you.
You are not a monster, a beast, transparent. Maybe to those ignorant fools. Not to me. I am with you.

You are.

© 2015 The StoryTeller


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The StoryTeller
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Wow. This is a magnificent piece of poetry you got going on here. I can compare to it - and contrast to it, in ways - and it's still very personal. It's not talking about anyone individual, it says "you," and I like that a lot about this poem. it's like you're speaking to whomever is reading it. Great work!

Suggestions: (I hate making suggestions on writing... I feel like I'm telling the author that they're doing something wrong. I know it's to help them with their work, but I still feel bad - if I happen to insult you in anyway, please notify me, and I'll stop making recommendations.)

"You say you are unfit, undeserved, unworthy, unworthy of love." - "You say you are unfit, undeserved, and unworthy - unworthy of my love." The word "my" gives a bigger impact on the reader, so I'd suggest adding that in.

"I say forget that. Demons are even more ugly in your beautiful radiance.
I say forget that. Any human is unworthy of you. Not you of them.
I say forget that. At least you're not shallow. At least you have depth.
I say forget that. You are a Child Of God, and are less of a monster than most of us." -
"I say, 'forget that. Demons are even more ugly in your beautiful radiance.'
I say, 'forget that. Any human is unworthy of you. Not you of them.'
I say, 'forget that. At least you're not shallow. At least you have depth.'
I say, 'forget that. You are a Child Of God, and are less of a monster than most of us.'" It feels like you're actually quoting yourself in this suggestion, as if you've had this conversation before.

"For you, it felt, feels, like everything you did and do someone has to berate.
For you, you, in your beauty like a gem, haven't hurt others like we have. You have been hurt." -
"For you, it felt - feels - like everything you did and will do, someone has to berate.
For you - you, in your beauty like a gem - haven't hurt others like we have. I can tell that you have been hurt."

"Even if you have, I believe you are an angel, not a monster." - "Even if you have, I believe you are an angel - not a monster."

"You do not have muddy eyes nor do you deserve to be forced into a hole." - "You do not have muddy eyes, nor do you deserve to be forced into a hole." I love the "muddy eyes" comparison, by the way.

"You are not a monster, a beast, transparent. Maybe to those ignorant fools. Not to me. I am with you. You are." - "You are not a monster, a beast, or transparent. Maybe to those ignorant fools, but not to me. I am always with you. You are beautiful to me." Or, you could keep the "you are," because I really liked how the compliment was incomplete.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

Lol, it is kind of cool that's what I thought after I read that.
And lol, that sounded OH so s.. read more
iNSOMniAC

9 Years Ago

Sorry, I know that the shorter the sentence, the less emotions are set behind it - well, it actually.. read more
The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

You're fine, I understand there was lots of emotion behind it, and that is true. :P I think it's epi.. read more



Reviews

Loved it! Very well written! Whoever she is must be so lucky to have a friend like you!
Great work!

Posted 9 Years Ago


The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

Yeah, I'm more lucky to have her, but thank you. :)
Anahat

9 Years Ago

Pleasure's all mine :)
The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

........... :)
Wow. This is a magnificent piece of poetry you got going on here. I can compare to it - and contrast to it, in ways - and it's still very personal. It's not talking about anyone individual, it says "you," and I like that a lot about this poem. it's like you're speaking to whomever is reading it. Great work!

Suggestions: (I hate making suggestions on writing... I feel like I'm telling the author that they're doing something wrong. I know it's to help them with their work, but I still feel bad - if I happen to insult you in anyway, please notify me, and I'll stop making recommendations.)

"You say you are unfit, undeserved, unworthy, unworthy of love." - "You say you are unfit, undeserved, and unworthy - unworthy of my love." The word "my" gives a bigger impact on the reader, so I'd suggest adding that in.

"I say forget that. Demons are even more ugly in your beautiful radiance.
I say forget that. Any human is unworthy of you. Not you of them.
I say forget that. At least you're not shallow. At least you have depth.
I say forget that. You are a Child Of God, and are less of a monster than most of us." -
"I say, 'forget that. Demons are even more ugly in your beautiful radiance.'
I say, 'forget that. Any human is unworthy of you. Not you of them.'
I say, 'forget that. At least you're not shallow. At least you have depth.'
I say, 'forget that. You are a Child Of God, and are less of a monster than most of us.'" It feels like you're actually quoting yourself in this suggestion, as if you've had this conversation before.

"For you, it felt, feels, like everything you did and do someone has to berate.
For you, you, in your beauty like a gem, haven't hurt others like we have. You have been hurt." -
"For you, it felt - feels - like everything you did and will do, someone has to berate.
For you - you, in your beauty like a gem - haven't hurt others like we have. I can tell that you have been hurt."

"Even if you have, I believe you are an angel, not a monster." - "Even if you have, I believe you are an angel - not a monster."

"You do not have muddy eyes nor do you deserve to be forced into a hole." - "You do not have muddy eyes, nor do you deserve to be forced into a hole." I love the "muddy eyes" comparison, by the way.

"You are not a monster, a beast, transparent. Maybe to those ignorant fools. Not to me. I am with you. You are." - "You are not a monster, a beast, or transparent. Maybe to those ignorant fools, but not to me. I am always with you. You are beautiful to me." Or, you could keep the "you are," because I really liked how the compliment was incomplete.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

Lol, it is kind of cool that's what I thought after I read that.
And lol, that sounded OH so s.. read more
iNSOMniAC

9 Years Ago

Sorry, I know that the shorter the sentence, the less emotions are set behind it - well, it actually.. read more
The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

You're fine, I understand there was lots of emotion behind it, and that is true. :P I think it's epi.. read more
These are all or some of the things I've heard so many times.
So many times.
This is beautiful.
The kind of thing I should read every day to maybe someday believe.
thank you for sharing.

Posted 9 Years Ago


The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

Lol okay. I agree, you can corner people and get them to think. It's funny, people ask me all the ti.. read more
Elie Marie

9 Years Ago

that's how mine are. they come out when they need to, very rarely get revised. I write cause it help.. read more
The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

I agree. Writing is a way for me to not go insane.
Well sorry for late review but i read it and thought i reviewed but accidently it wasn't sent.

I want to thank you for this poem because u r a great friend who stood by her side in this state. I loved this poem. Very appreciating !

Posted 9 Years Ago


The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

I'm glad you liked it. Even right now, another friend in school is being bullied (funny how tehy did.. read more
Lenah Mehzabin

9 Years Ago

Thanks for being strong ! u said nothing wrong.I myself feel worse at this type of situations .
The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

No problem, like I said, I never leave me friends. And I believe I need to stand for what I believe .. read more
That was beautiful! I wish someone would say that to me. There are many days I feel like a beast. Wow, whoever she is, she's lucky to have someone like you. I hope she realizes that!

Posted 9 Years Ago


The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

Lol yep. I think we all do. :p
♥ Ari Skye ♥

9 Years Ago

Yep I think so
The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

........... :D
I enjoyed the poem. I like the twists and the thoughts. I liked how you led to the very good ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 9 Years Ago


The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

Read requests for my new writing as I post it? Or just my writing in general? And lol, I understand .. read more
Coyote Poetry

9 Years Ago

Just touch read request on side. May need to be friend?
The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

No, I mean XD I know how to send them... I just don't want to give you a lot so I was wondering if y.. read more
It's simply beautiful, yet again you created another masterpiece!
I do like a lot your poems, I'm a fan of you now :)
Great poem!

Posted 9 Years Ago


The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

Lol, I noticed you liked my poems since you subscribed to me, although I'm not sure what that means... read more
I like the story it tells!
Well done!!

Posted 9 Years Ago


The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. I took some lines from 3 of her poems, all the negative things she.. read more
This is quite beautiful! I bet she loves it:)

Posted 9 Years Ago


The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

Lol, this computer I'm on now isn't, but the ads on this site tho. XD
Cool Girl

9 Years Ago

XD half the adds here are "Pretty Asian Women" or something like that...
The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

Yeah, or "Let's have fun one on one" or "Find your wife" or something similar. XD
This is so sweet. You are a good friend for doing this. Great poem.

Posted 9 Years Ago


The StoryTeller

9 Years Ago

Thanks, I was trying to help her out. :) Glad you liked it.

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