Glossy
It’s been a while….
Glossy
She learns how to become a cook
How to become a runner
Promises on how to become a better lover
All from just skimming the cover…
She falls for it
She tumbles
Stumbling on the shoestrings
Of her sneakers
That in reality,
just make her meeker
And….shall I even say
Bleaker?
Like a beacon
Of society that says
Here I am…
Look at me
I take notice
I read the cover
She takes all of the
Web sites Quizzes
And wonders why
Reality fizzes
In comparison
To the predictions…
Confused by the lack luster of it all …
She re reads the cover
She flips the pages
Creating rages inside her
Tormented with confusing desire
For the quick fixes
creating instantly air brushed wounds
On her soul
No quiz
No test
No comparison to the rest
Will reassure her
Of her
Reassure her
Of the beauty that radiates inside her
Not created from airbrushed strokes
Or trite words from know it all folks
It’s the discovery
She must find
Inside her own mind
And let go
Of the societal precedent she knows
To exude the light
And fight for the plight
Of discovering who she is
Because no cover
Can truly teach you to be a better lover
Or how to put others needs
Before your own
and if you claim you can get ALL that
just from skimming the cover
You need to discover
The true meaning
Of depth
©
Jennifer David, 2015
Writings of a Mrs 
Very true. That’s a wonderful poem. We need to let go of what we’re taught, regardless of who it is and discover ourselves. This is an insightful poem. Thank you for writing it. Men also have this problem and frustration, but I think it’s more hidden. For myself it isn’t about “being manly” or “not crying”, its other things and that’s just how I am. We can’t compare ourselves to others. Again thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for opening up and leaving such an honest comment. Identity struggles and superficiality is most definitely an issue for many people, regardless of gender.
Thank you and very true. It can be difficult to identify with others, but when it comes to one’s own struggles that are different in a certain way, that can be difficult. And you’re welcome.
I’m rubbish with poetry but i do know when I like a poem. And I like this one. Well done!
Thank you. I don’t follow any rules of punctuation or structure when it comes to the poetic word. I just write what I feel and how it expresses itself and hope it’s understood and appreciated…
Keep writing! 🙂
Awesome, Jennifer. True beauty is found inside, there is only the need to belief and have confidence in one’s self. Good to see your poetry 🙂
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It truly has been a while…..
Thank you for sharing
What? I’ve wasted so much time reading those and taking them seriously! I kid. Great message.
Thank you and shhhh but so have I lol
lovely word flow.
Thank you
brilliant and great which brings beauty and elegancy!
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So much to think about; so succinctly formulated. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure. I’m glad that you enjoyed it
Yes, bleaker. LOL.
This is so beautiful… touchwood
Thank you so much