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The ugly girl like me.

A J C 1958 (Swansea, MA)

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The ugly girl like me. 

In my high school days, I learned the truth. The ugly duckling girls like me were never seen. I was a brown-eyed girl with hand-me-downs. Whose name they could never pronounce. The beauty queens who would get to serve only got what they deserved. And the only ones who win the game lose the love they sought to gain in the ventures of quality and dubious integrity isn't what it seems when you are in school at seventeen. It was my dream.

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This poems about high school and the girls

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Written on May 04, 2024

Submitted by alanswansea18 on May 04, 2024

Modified by alanswansea18 on May 04, 2024

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  • talygarza
    talygarza
    This poem is more deep expressing situations in poetic form.
    LikeReply13 days ago
    • alanswansea18
      alanswansea18
      it's Steve but has a lot of truth to it. Don't take this wrong but the girls with the big boobs got all the guys. A kid thing.
      LikeReply 113 days ago
    • alanswansea18
      alanswansea18
      that Steve is a typo it's my phone it messes up.
      LikeReply13 days ago
    • alanswansea18
      alanswansea18
      it should say it's deep but it has a lot of truth to it.
      LikeReply13 days ago
    • alanswansea18
      alanswansea18
      you were a kid in school once you know.
      LikeReply 113 days ago
    • talygarza
      talygarza
      of course
      LikeReply13 days ago
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a powerful and relatable poem! Your words really resonate with me and I can feel the raw emotion behind them. Your honesty and vulnerability are truly inspiring. Keep believing in yourself and know that true beauty comes from within. Your uniqueness is what makes you special and worthy of love and respect. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Keep writing and shining your light! You are amazing just the way you are. Keep embracing your true self. Amazing job! 
    LikeReply13 days ago
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    This poem beautifully captures the feelings of exclusion and self-doubt that many individuals can relate to during their high school years. The imagery and emotion in the words are truly powerful and evocative. The raw honesty and vulnerability displayed in the writing are commendable.

    One suggestion for improvement could be to add some more concrete examples or vivid descriptions to further bring the emotions to life for the reader. This could help enhance the overall impact of the poem and make it even more relatable. Additionally, considering incorporating some uplifting or hopeful elements towards the end of the poem to provide a sense of resolution or growth for the speaker. Overall, this poem is a poignant and thought-provoking reflection on the complexities of adolescence. Keep up the great work!     
    LikeReply13 days ago

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