I am not perfect and
I don’t claim to be.
I have insecurities,
& there are days-
When I don’t think
I'm good enough.
Good enough, in the
era of Instagram models out numbering the actual models,
In an era where our
social media feeds and YouTube
Are filled with 3
step makeover tutorials with-
3 layers of
foundation,
Fake eye lashes,
Two shades of
contour & concealer.
In the era where
"maal"is more commonly addressed to females than drugs.
Where, acceptance on
social media by the opposite gender-
brings more happiness & excitement.
But, when will we
understand-
all of this comes
from 'boys' half grown
Because it takes a 'man'- to understand what's real
& what stays.
Not your fault dear boys,
The world's designed
that way,
Make up and filters,
gym and diets here rule.
But like I said- It
takes a man to understand & accept.
An era-
Where majority is
racing to cover up their scars,
Take a minute- stop and think-
Aren't your scars a
sign of the battles you've fought & won?
Aren't your
scars a sign of how strong you are?
Dear girls,
IT IS OKAY to own
your scars,
Layering them in makeup ain't gonna find you love.
And so,
Please wait. Wait
for such love that-
crowns you with the kind of love you never
feel the weight of.
Wait, for someone
who talks to your heart &
Understands that
faces can wear masks.
Work on self, for
your self.
Do not 'mend' your
self to please the wants of another.
Because when love
arrives, it embraces you for who you are,
And stays, forever.
This Holi let us
pray that-
Acceptance of the
world isn't so important,
No one is afraid to
be real & authentic,
Loyalty &
Transparency aren't this hard to find.
Our intentions are
more pure,
Communication is
more honest and polite,
Lies lie at rest,
Respect is not just
a word,
Let us try to take
care of the little things within us &
The world will take
care of itself.
