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Ugly

that's a lie

By Luna JordanPublished 7 months ago 1 min read
Top Story - August 2025
Ugly
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Unsightly.

Hideous.

Ugly.

*

They say

these words

like they mean

something final.

*

As if

beauty

is the price

of belonging.

*

As if our

existence

means nothing

if we don’t have

the look they want.

*

As if our

worth only

comes from

our appearances.

*

As if

symmetry is

the only way of life.

*

But

if you

ask me

what I think,

don’t be surprised.

*

Crooked

smiles are

better than

perfect ones.

*

A pretty

face can’t

hide what’s

broken inside.

*

Broken

doesn’t mean

you’re unworthy.

*

Lost

doesn’t

mean you

can’t be found.

*

So,

embrace

the negativity.

It just means that

you’re not a performer.

*

You

are not

a fake, okay?

*

You

don’t

need to

please them.

*

Be

wild.

*

Be

loud.

*

Be

odd.

*

Be

weird.

*

Embrace

your inner

quirkiness, friend.

*

Ugly

is the

rejection

of a lie told

by those who

can’t see their flaws.

Free VerseStream of Consciousness

About the Creator

Luna Jordan

I create stories and poems, and am known for deleting them if I start finding them cringey.

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  • Sara Wilson7 months ago

    I love this ❤️ great job and congrats on your top story!

  • Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊

  • Valerie Taylor7 months ago

    "Ugly is the rejection of a lie by those who can't see their flaws." A great ending to an awesome poem. I think this message is something everyone should hear. Incredible work!

  • Carol Ann Townend7 months ago

    Beautiful and inspiring. Remember these words next time you feel worthless, because worthiness isn't found in looks. I love your strong tones and words in this poem.

  • "As if beauty is the price of belonging." Such a simple line, but so relatable and meaningful, I felt those words in my soul. A well-deserved Top Story.

  • Tim Carmichael7 months ago

    💛 Congratulations on your top story! Your words are raw, honest, and powerful. Thank you for reminding us that being ourselves is enough.

  • Melissa Ingoldsby7 months ago

    I’ll embrace my weirdness !!! lol thank you and I love your inspiring message

  • Sandy Gillman7 months ago

    This is a beautiful reminder that our quirks are what make us real.

  • Whoaaa, that last stanza was soooo powerful! Loved your poem!

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