Imperfections

She undresses, clothes pooling on the floor
Judging eyes gaze upon her body
Her flaws start jumping out
Invisible words written on her skin

"Too fat" thighs whisper
"Un-even" shoulders sigh
"Too small" lips breathe
"Crooked" teeth mumble

She climbs into the shower and tries to ignore her tears
Perfect is just a concept, an ideal, a dream
Something she will never be

Suds cover her body, tracing every line and curve
They smother the bad and allow the good to peek through
The truth she refuses to see

"Elegant" long fingers praise
"Unique" different colored eyes announce
"Cute" small nose observes
"Beautiful" her body declares

The curtain is draw aside, she steps out
Steam hugs her close as the mirror calls her attention
Begging her to take another look
She does

Yes, she has her imperfections
Some are good; others... not so much
But it really doesn't matter
Her imperfections are what makes her wonderfully interesting

Reviews

[Allycat]

Emily this is really good! ( sorry I originally posted this review on your account..my bad. I feel like a lot of people can relate to this poem. Honestly, you have no reason to be nervous about writing poetry..you're a natural at it :D keep writing and keep up the good work

[aloghty]

I'm still shocked that I didn't notice you reviewing this as you sat right next to me. Thank you anyways!

[Allycat]

You were too focused on your star wars video game to notice lol

[Persephone]

I adore this poem - it really is a work of art - There is beauty in imperfection - I love the the way you've written how the parts of the body whisper things...it does seem like that - awesome poem!

[aloghty]

Thank you so much! I was really nervous since it's my first poem, but I'm really glad you like it!

[Persephone]

No need to be nervous, you have a great talent! Keep writing!

[William]

That was your first poem! You truly are talented then:D