I Wish I Could Be Pretty Poem by Lily Espinosa

if I had a beautiful face,
eyes that you could not break away from
or lips that you couldn't help but kiss,
I know I’d have nothing to worry about.

if i had an amazing personality,
one that shone for miles
or long silky hair
I know I’d have nothing to worry about.

if I had any star qualities
that made me stand out from the rest,
with virtues no-one else had
I know I’d have nothing to worry about.

if I was funnier, smarter, or cuter than anyone else,
I know I’d have nothing to worry about.

if there was something different about me that you simply couldn't resist,
a gentle manner,
a sweet nature,
the ability to never say a nasty thing,
I know I’d have nothing to worry about.

but I don't have these things,
there’s nothing that makes me stand out from others,
I can't make you laugh more than anyone else,
I can't be nice all the time,
I don't have a pretty face or stick thin body that you can't draw your eyes from,
so I know I have everything to worry about.