Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. I used to believe that until the words began to wound me. They pierced my heart. I'm nineteen and in college. Other students stare at me and make remarks like, "She's so dark", "None of my black guy friends would date her because …
What I See
Everyone has a complex Mine is self image. I look at myself in the mirror And I cringe at what I see. I’m not beautiful and skinny Like so many of the girls At school. I want to be Like them. 41 Words This was written for the Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox. …
Notes to Women 