Analysis of Insecure Finds Beauty



In shadows cast, she softly yearns,
A girl who seeks but never learns,
To fit the mold, to seamlessly blend,
Her heart's true worth she can't defend.

A chameleon in a world of hue,
She paints herself in shades askew,
Trying to match each passing trend,
Her uniqueness she can't defend.

In mirrors' gaze, she finds her flaws,
Imperfections that give her pause,
She measures worth by others' view,
Her own reflection she misconstrues.

With heavy heart and tear-streaked face,
She longs for belonging's warm embrace,
But doubt's cruel whispers hold her tight,
Confidence wanes in endless night.

Yet deep within, a fire burns,
A spirit strong, though covered in ferns,
She's more than just a fleeting trend,
Her inner light she must commend.

For beauty isn't just skin deep,
It's in the soul, the secrets we keep,
In laughter, kindness, and eyes that see,
The truth of who we're meant to be.

As seasons change and time moves on,
She'll find her place where she truly belongs,
No need to hide or fit the norm,
Her unique radiance will surely transform.

So let her learn and let her see,
Her worth is far beyond what eyes decree,
In time, she'll embrace the truth anew,
A masterpiece, beautiful and true.


Scheme AABB CCBB DDCX EEFF AABB GGHH XXII HHCC
Poetic Form Quatrain  (75%)
Metre 0111101 01111101 110111001 01111101 0010000111 11010101 10111101 00101101 01011101 0101101 11011101 010101001 11010111 1111101 111010101 10010101 11010101 010111001 11110101 01011101 11010111 100101011 010100111 01111111 11010111 1101111001 11111101 00110011001 11010101 0111011101 011010101 01010001
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,205
Words 248
Sentences 8
Stanzas 8
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4
Lines Amount 32
Letters per line (avg) 29
Words per line (avg) 7
Letters per stanza (avg) 117
Words per stanza (avg) 26

About this poem

Just a poem of a girl who tries hard to fit in and doesn't believe she is beautiful.

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Written on October 05, 2023

Submitted by littleprincessgigi1988 on October 05, 2023

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Jerri Burdette

My name is Jerri Burdette, and I am thrilled to share my story with you today. At 34 years old, I've encountered numerous obstacles in life, but they have only strengthened my resolve to embrace who I truly am. As I embark on this journey, I'm not perfect. My punctuation might falter, my sentences might ramble, and my grammar might not always be impeccable. But you know what? That's okay. Perfection is not my goal; authenticity is. I am proud of who I am, imperfections and all, and I hope you can see the beauty in embracing oneself fully. more…

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