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The False Beauty

March 19, 2010
By JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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"I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying."-Oscar Wilde

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Beauty

Portrayed in this world

is false

Cold and impersonal

Wrong

Sinister and manipulating

No longer beauty.



Real beauty

as seen with the eyes of nature

Is fresh

Full of life and fragrance

and true

Giving hope to the young

something to look back on.



Sadness

I feel towards those

those who feel compelled

Compelled to be

False

Cold

Impersonal

Wrong

Sinister

Manipulating

and no longer truly beautiful.

© Anna R, Sudbury, ON, Canada

The author's comments:
This poem is about how girls feel so compelled to pile on makeup or alter their appearance. They are so influenced by what they think is "Perfect" that they fail to see that they all ready are. Nature is perfect. They are nature, natural, and perfect. ;)
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JeanGrey GOLD said...
on May. 26 2010 at 11:27 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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Thank you! I find it better to just get my point across instead of just dancing around it and giving hints. It is just easier.
RiaRen SILVER said...
on May. 25 2010 at 10:28 pm
RiaRen SILVER, New Bothwell, Other
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this is really good... i like that you're writing is well written and not cryptic... its refreshing... i also liked the thoughts in this poem... and i would have to say that i agree with them!! good job :)
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on May. 4 2010 at 12:34 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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Thank you. :)
Authorgal98 GOLD said...
on May. 3 2010 at 9:12 pm
Authorgal98 GOLD, Frankort, Illinois
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Woah. This is so true! I love it!
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 30 2010 at 8:04 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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Thanks :) :) :)
Frog-Prince PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 30 2010 at 7:49 pm
Frog-Prince PLATINUM, Lakeside, California
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I love this poem Jean i'm giving you 5 stars! =)
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 28 2010 at 4:36 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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&quot;I am so clever that sometimes I don&#039;t understand a single word of what I am saying.&quot;-Oscar Wilde

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Thanks, I am not a total monkey brain you know :)
RainbowSpike BRONZE said...
on Apr. 28 2010 at 3:44 pm
RainbowSpike BRONZE, Columbus, Ohio
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wow T, I didn't know u could be so deep. I mean, when we talk all I hear is "hehe" on the phone, but this...this is beautiful work T. I applaud you *applauds*
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 28 2010 at 2:45 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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Thanks, bud :)
OhSnapple GOLD said...
on Apr. 28 2010 at 2:37 pm
OhSnapple GOLD, Concord, New Hampshire
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This is so true...usually when I read peoples stuff I have no clue what they are trying say haha :) I liked this a lot
ellyncannon PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 20 2010 at 4:26 pm
ellyncannon PLATINUM, Mexia, Texas
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That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.<br /> Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /> &lt;3

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AMAZING!!!!!!!!! You have really good work!
Venus_Queen said...
on Apr. 19 2010 at 7:50 pm
omg this says it all!! you are so right T!! i loved this!!!
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 16 2010 at 4:16 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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Thank you!! :)
--LoveHappens-- said...
on Apr. 13 2010 at 8:37 pm
--LoveHappens--, Fairfield, Connecticut
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I love the message you deliver in this poem. It is meaningful as well as well written keep it up and great job
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 12 2010 at 5:54 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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Thanks : ) >.<
...PensiveGurl... PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 12 2010 at 5:52 pm
...PensiveGurl... PLATINUM, Aurora, Colorado
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i have to agree on your view of beauty. it's become distorted. very nice work on this one. =]
JeanGrey GOLD said...
on Apr. 8 2010 at 3:03 pm
JeanGrey GOLD, Mason City, Iowa
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&quot;I am so clever that sometimes I don&#039;t understand a single word of what I am saying.&quot;-Oscar Wilde

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Sure :) and thanks for the comment : )
_NoAir_ BRONZE said...
on Apr. 7 2010 at 3:24 pm
_NoAir_ BRONZE, Toronto, Other
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Wow! I love your emotion put into this and your style of writing poetry. Very beautiful! Can you check out some of my work? I would love critisism for my art and writing!