to everyone i loved

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In kindergarten, you said I'm selfish, so now I bring a second snack for my friends.

In first grade, you said I'm fat, so now I pretend to eat breakfast in the morning.

In second grade, you said I have hairy legs, so now I shave my legs with soap and the razor I secretly took from the hotel.

In third grade, you said I look bad in glasses, so I asked my mom to get contacts under the excuse of doing sports. I wear them every day, even if my eyes hurt.

In fourth grade, you said my hair is damaged, so now I shower in ice cold water.

In fifth grade, you said I have a lot of acne, so now I have a four-step skincare routine. I don't drink milk or eat chocolate anymore.

In sixth grade, you said my eyebags are ugly, so now I steal my mom's concealer.

In seventh grade, you said I'm flat, so now I do squats every day.

In eighth grade, you said I was lazy, so now I wake up early to exercise.

Yesterday you said I'm not good enough, so now I'm crying in my bed because I don't know what to do.

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