Analysis of Defying Societal Beauty's Chains



In a world where beauty's confined,
To a frame, a shape, so pre-defined.
I refuse to bow to discrimination's hand,
Refusing to let it define me.

No more the shackles of slim and packed,
A revolution, where all sizes are backed.
Let every size find equal ground,
Opportunity for all, in beauty abound.

Tired, I am, of body shaming's sting,
Stripping away personalities, it's not fair.
Surgeries coined as a beauty elixir,
Dehumanizing, losing what makes us richer.

Aging, a grace, should be revered.
Not hidden away, nor to be feared.
Wrinkles etching stories, tales untold,
Genuine beauty, a treasure to behold.

Refusing to pack up, conform and fit,
To standards dictating what's deemed legit.
Short kings and queens, rise with pride,
In uniqueness, a privilege to confide.

I reject the notion, forever young,
As if aging steals the song we've sung.
Short kings and queens, stand tall,
Privilege in difference, let it enthrall.

Magazines preach a perfection lie,
A word so elusive, an unreachable spell.
Yet, true beauty in our diversity lies,
Our uniqueness, the true beauty supply.

Singleness born from society's decree,
Hearts left lonely, unable to feel.
Love should not be confined by a face,
But thrive in the uniqueness of each embrace.

In the name of beauty, let's redefine,
Break the chains that society designed.
Humanity's worth is not for sale,
Embrace the beauty in every tale.

I refuse to pack up, conform and fit,
Society's standards, I'll never submit.
Championing a beauty that's real,
Every heart and soul, let's empower and heal.


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Poetic Form Quatrain  (50%)
Tetractys  (20%)
Metre 0011101 101011101 10111111 010111011 110101101 0010111011 110011101 01001101001 101111011 10010100111 10011010010 01001011110 10011101 110011111 101010101 10010010101 0101110101 110101110 1101111 0010010101 1010100101 111010111 110111 100100111 10100101 011010101001 111001001001 10010011001 111010001 111001011 111101101 11000101101 0011101001 1011010001 010011111 0101001001 1011110101 01001011001 100001011 100101101001
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 1,557
Words 305
Sentences 21
Stanzas 10
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 40
Letters per line (avg) 30
Words per line (avg) 6
Letters per stanza (avg) 121
Words per stanza (avg) 26

About this poem

This poem passionately expresses a rejection of societal beauty standards and the associated discrimination that often accompanies them. The author challenges the confinement of beauty to specific physical attributes and advocates for a more inclusive and diverse definition of beauty. The verses touch upon various themes, including body shaming, the pressure to conform to certain ideals, the commodification of beauty through surgeries, and the celebration of aging as a graceful process. The poem also addresses the importance of embracing individuality, irrespective of size or physical appearance, and encourages people to resist societal expectations. It rejects the notion of eternal youth, highlighting the richness that comes with aging and the stories reflected in wrinkles. Additionally, the verses emphasize the need to redefine love and human worth beyond superficial standards set by society. Ultimately, the poem serves as a call to break free from the chains of societal expectations, celebrate diversity, and empower individuals to embrace their unique qualities. It champions a more inclusive and genuine understanding of beauty that goes beyond external appearances, seeking to inspire self-acceptance and a collective shift towards a more compassionate and open-minded society. 

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Written on February 19, 2024

Submitted by ChristenKuikouafans on February 19, 2024

Modified by ChristenKuikouafans on February 19, 2024

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