I Take Pride In Poem by Rowdy Solomon

I have been called ugly many a day
I thought that was my new name until the day
Paul bearers would carry me away
The negative comments were slowly
Killing me on the inside, though
My outer shell was as tough as nails
My peers hammered at it daily
Waiting for it to break and my floodgate
Of tears to slowly start to escape
Their imprisonment behind my eyes
What they never knew was...
I let them run free every night
Almost drowning me in their leisure
Until one day
My anchored chin was hoisted above
Measure by my darling angel
She kissed my chapped dry lips
That no one would even dream of coming near
She intertwined her fingers with my rough working hands
And placed them on her perfect face
I didn't get it...
How could something so beautiful want something so ugly?
How could someone who could have whatever they want
Be so fascinated with my hideous beastly figure and demeanor?
She looked into my eyes as I became lost in hers and said...
'Your flaws are what make you who you are, but I am not
Looking at your outside appearance. Behind this beast, I
See a handsome prince who can hold me and make me feel safe
At all times. I see a passionate man who is understanding and patient.
I see a spiritual Godly man, who will always be there when I need him.
I am focused on who I see, not what I see.'
I was finally able to cry and smile at the same time.
Now, when I look at me, I am proud
And my flaws are the things
I take pride in.