You tell me I'm beautiful

My chin is always pointed on the ground
my eyes downcast and
my teeth biting my lower lip.

At one time the sun shone on my face
Gave my biggest, brightest smile
for the camera

And when you saw it you were like Whoa, you're
Beautiful!

I said, "have you ever felt that you don't want to be too beautiful?"

It's true. It sounds naive and boastful
But everyday it's like that.
I wipe away the extra gloss,
Mess up my hair a little,
Never wear high heels or
something too sexy
I'm afraid
I'd turn heads when I walk through the door
of being desired for the beauty I know is in me
for the danger that it brings

But you are awed at my beauty
and wonder why you never saw it before.
Why I never showed it before.
and even offered some help

like some Superman to the rescue
of a swan in a duckling's eyes

***

You, of all people, are proud of me
You who already has a title before your name
You who topped the pre-test exams of a deadly subject
You who graduated on time
You are proud of me

and You inspired me
to do my best.

Thank you.
I'll hope I'll see you tomorrow. :)