Ugly Duck :/

Growing up was tough.

All the kids were to rough.

They whisperd behind my back.

About the good looks I did lack.

So I would just hang my head.

And secretly wish I was dead.

I was all out of luck.

I would always be known as the "ugly duck".

But as the years passed by,

There were less tears I had to cry.

Because poeple started to notice me.

A beauty they couldn't help but see.

I never thought I would live to see this day.

But I guess it's true what people say.

"Sometimes beauty comes with age''.

And now the world is my stage.

I no longer need luck.

Because I am no  longer the "ugly duck".

Author's Note

I never got made fun of but I never did feel pretty in middle school ;/ guys didnt even start noticeing me till the 8th grade.

Reviews

[~*~Peace Keeper~*~]

It's nice to feel comfortable in our own skin but looks on the outside isn't everything..people need to look within to find the real beauty.

Good Job on the poem, it had a nice flow to it.

[eatmills]

Nice write, loved the flow of it.

It has taken me a long time to realize I'm not that hard to look at. Whether your ugly or not, it is about the self-confidence you emit that does the trick.

[Secret Lullaby]

Thanks(:

[Matt Evans]

Great poem! I can totally relate to it, too. I was a late bloomer on the attraction bus! Still not tops, but I'm content :)

[Secret Lullaby]

Thanks for the revieew and yeah, me too

[Call_Me_Miss_Imperfect]

Leslie, wow this is indeed my favorite of yours! I disagree that you have never been an ugly duckling to me though. I've always envied you since you've were always the pretty one when we were younger and also now. But I do know that beauty comes with age too. I sometimes look back to some old photographs that I have of myself and I start to laugh. I looked ridiculous and I have to admit I look better than then. That's my problem, I'm too self-conscious of my looks and haven't ever thought highly of myself. That's why I just go along with everyone's opinions about me. I'm glad that you made this poem because I can read it and smile knowing I don't care what anyone else thinks. That's what I've learned from you, Leslie! Keep up the great work. :)

Ashley Rivers-- Dream BIG and you'll win BIG:)

[Crazy Cat Man]

U have blossomed into a beautiful flower :) keep that in mind. again. i am a fan or your simple style of poetry. it's got a ting of humor in it. :)


i was a ugly duckling back when i was your age ( in my old man voice ) then i started to get thick skin and not care what anyone things. im still a ugly duckling but I don't care. im cool with myself :) great piece

[Secret Lullaby]

Thanks for your review!!(:

[Crazy Cat Man]

no problem.......... beautiful swan.....no show off your feathers and gives those the finger :P

[Secret Lullaby]

hahah thanks(:

[Wolfwind]

While in life, Beauty is not the end all of everything, it's good to get past the Ugly Duckling Stage and be okay with yourself in your own skin. In one of your photo's you've got the Catherine Zeta Jones look going on, so I don't think you have anything more to worry about. Great Poem.

[Secret Lullaby]

thanks(:

[Dark and Mysterious]

So happy to know you feel beautiful :) Beautiful poem

[afra]

i can totally relate to this poem ....i have been there ....well done

[That_Guy]

I actually really like this. in my opinion I'm only getting better looking as time progresses so i can relate. I was teased when I was younger.