Love Poem: Opinions
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Written by: Shahana Jackson

Opinions

I am me
Do U like what U see? 
   Honestly
I wish some secrets could be washed away
     Just tell me 
I heard from so and so that i'm pretty
  But I've never heard it directly
    Family and friends don't count
         They would never call me ugly
             The mirror tells one story
            I hear so many different opinions
               When I look in the mirror I feel confused
                 I know exactly the reaction I will receive when I leave
                   I know what pants will get attention 
                       and what hairstyles will get compliments
                         Yet I walk out the door and I'm still confused  
                             Cause the only opinion that matters is you
                                  Will U like this shirt?
                                Will U notice me today?
                                   I am me 
                                    It shouldn't matter what U see 
                                        But it does 
                                          Cause my heart is a dictator
                                          My brain is caged 
                                           So when my heart says something
                                              My brain says what does he think? 
                                                  That makes me afraid