by Rarest Of The Rare | |
Published on: Feb 9, 2005 | |
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Type: Poetry | |
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One of the saddest truths of our era Is millions of women around the world Trying to fit a certain criteria A deception they feel obligated to hold Sacrificing financial savings and health In order to have cosmetic surgery In a desperate attempt to meet up to a myth An unrealistic standard of beauty Appearance have been so stressed That individual values counts as almost nothing The “modern” women are being assessed On the basis of physical traits, jewelry and clothing Have noticed that those who fit the criterion Find it easier to get the job or position Even though if they have the proper qualification That’s why there is constant competition Everyone sizing up one another Making everyone abide to a certain measure If you don’t posses the “right” manifestation What else is there for a woman to do? You are going to have to make a few modifications Aren’t you? Women in this civilization Are so ruined Loss of the self, the person Allowing her self to be manipulated Vulnerable because of her femininity Exploited of her individuality Lack of confidence and self esteem Admitting to how others say for her to be This is truly one of the saddest truths of our time All these beautiful beings suffering to meet an impractical standard of beauty « return. |