I Look Just Like Me

People tell me I should highlight and cut my hair. People tell me I should get a tan. People like to tell people to change themselves. I wore glasses everyday until a year and a half ago and braces straightened my teeth. I am not a blond, my eyes are not blue, and I’m ok with that. I like my dark hair, I like my brown eyes, and my pale skin complements the pink of my lips. My breasts are real and my body curves. My mind is sharp and distinctive. I am alternative.

If I bleach my hair and wear colored contacts, I could be a pretty girl

Cut through my flesh to build me right, make me a pretty girl

Starve me please so I can fit everyone’s pretty girl

Watch TV to see me be every pretty girl