Love and Acceptance
By: Yasmine Nicolas
Love is not a standard based on one then the other.
Love is not degrading the other person's need before your own.
Love is not truths marked by underlying lies.
Love is acceptance.
A person cannot be measured by the color of their skin,
social economic situation, or by where they live.
They need support, not insecurities but society has a statement
That statement publicized dictates whether we’re high on the spectrum or low beneath the waters.
"Am I good enough or not?"
That voice whispers,
it whispers loudly.
Don't listen to the thinness of what people state as perfection,
oversized clothes unable to fit, falling down to your toes is the ideal perfection,
but a size 0 is a NO.
Do not fall between society’s crack, that eating disorders are perfect for you.
Do not listen, because perfect is you.
That is what's stored in order.
You glow like a beaming light that arises through the night sky.
You are special.
You have flaws that awaken throughout life's timeline,
but does it make you a freak?
No. Everyone is different and quirky.
You and I are not the same,
which creates more self-love and appreciation.
Value what you got before it is thrown away.
A friend showed me a light, now I'm showing you my escape.
Jesus' heart grew bright on my eyes.
Believe me, I used to be an old wooden door
Now I'm shinier than ever before.
You are distinctive.
Love and acceptance are all you need throughout life’s busy timeline.
Love is not degrading the other person's need before your own.
Love is not truths marked by underlying lies.
Love is acceptance.
A person cannot be measured by the color of their skin,
social economic situation, or by where they live.
They need support, not insecurities but society has a statement
That statement publicized dictates whether we’re high on the spectrum or low beneath the waters.
"Am I good enough or not?"
That voice whispers,
it whispers loudly.
Don't listen to the thinness of what people state as perfection,
oversized clothes unable to fit, falling down to your toes is the ideal perfection,
but a size 0 is a NO.
Do not fall between society’s crack, that eating disorders are perfect for you.
Do not listen, because perfect is you.
That is what's stored in order.
You glow like a beaming light that arises through the night sky.
You are special.
You have flaws that awaken throughout life's timeline,
but does it make you a freak?
No. Everyone is different and quirky.
You and I are not the same,
which creates more self-love and appreciation.
Value what you got before it is thrown away.
A friend showed me a light, now I'm showing you my escape.
Jesus' heart grew bright on my eyes.
Believe me, I used to be an old wooden door
Now I'm shinier than ever before.
You are distinctive.
Love and acceptance are all you need throughout life’s busy timeline.
Writer's Statement: Throughout life I have experienced many griefs, many disappointments, many sufferings. Being a 17 year old girl who almost ended her life at 13 years of age I have grown into a strong person. Being a victim of cyberbullying and bullying, I have faced many discrimination. Over the years, I have learned my value as a person, who I am and I'm proud of me. I have come a far way but these pieces represents my past. how a young girl who suffered depression and anxiety almost took her life and now is thriving, striving to motivate and help others. I want to be an inspiration for other's I hope you guys give me that opportunity. I know I'm ready to share my story who can help at least one person out there, Now it is up to you to let me.