Acceptance

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.