Pretty Wasn't Her Name

Pretty had privilege

Pretty had an edge

Pretty got jobs

Pretty had an advantage

Pretty got older

Pretty’s body changes.

Pretty became a mother

Pretty lived for another

Pretty got tired.

Pretty missed what was acquired

Pretty’s knees are sore

Pretty feels like a bore

Pretty gets envious

Pretty gets jealous

Pretty is losing her place

Pretty can’t keep the pace

Pretty worries she will not be loved

Pretty only focused on what was above

Pretty spirals

Pretty is in denial

Pretty feels shame.

Pretty remembers those hurtful names.

Pretty wants to break the cycle women face.

Pretty wants to stop this race.

Pretty has a name.

It is not pretty.

Words can sting.

She will continue to sing

In a world with shiny objects.

there are false images to reject